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--drew--
08-08-2013, 01:43 PM
Hey guys,
Recently installed a jdm itr rear sway bar along with asr subframe brace into my vti-r Integra. I have type r suspension and brakes all round too.
Along with that I bought new hardrace collar bushings, endlinks and sway bar bushings. And yes I did buy the 23mm bushings not 22mm.

Once installed I went on my merry way. Then noticed a massive knocking sound when going over humps on roads and driveways but only on a angle. Then I noticed it happening when turning. Only happens though when there is enough force for the sway bar to actually work.

Took it back to my mechanics and we started a process of elimination. One of those was having the endlinks disconnected so effectively having no sway bar. Took it for a drive and no knocking.

After that I thought it has to be the endlinks but had no idea why. Would I need adjustable endlinks? Why would the endlinks be causing the knocking?

Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

dorikin
08-08-2013, 11:43 PM
swaybar hitting exhaust piping

--drew--
09-08-2013, 12:41 AM
swaybar hitting exhaust piping
Checked that as well.
The knocking is coming from either side of the car too.

PHO
09-08-2013, 12:44 AM
My endlinks knock. Tighten up the nuts that hold the endlink to the sway bar, knocking goes away. 2 days later gradually comes back

Maybe I should use some loctite.

Check for any play in your endlinks if tightening up real tight isn't doing anything.

Glocker
09-08-2013, 12:49 AM
Check that endlinks are perpendicular when car is on the ground so there is no preload on them.


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--drew--
09-08-2013, 11:41 AM
Check that endlinks are perpendicular when car is on the ground so there is no preload on them.


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That's where the problem lies. They are angled inwards and we have no idea why.

dorikin
09-08-2013, 11:47 AM
can you upload a pic

Glocker
09-08-2013, 05:11 PM
That's where the problem lies. They are angled inwards and we have no idea why.

Flip the end links onto the other side of the swaybar mounting hole?


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bennjamin
09-08-2013, 05:50 PM
Never heard of OEM end links knocking, even on lowered cars.