I just got my LCA bushings replaced on my 06 RRS S/C which stopped the slow speed mattress-creaking sound. Cool. I was hoping that it would solve the low-speed clunking sound I hear. Unfortunately, upon test driving the truck the mechanic said that I probably need a new sway bar because there is lateral movement in it which he suspects is causing a clunk when I hit bumps. He showed me the movement and it's not at the damper thing, it's the whole bar sliding around in the bushings. Also, if I drive relatively slowly (20mph) and saw back and forth on the steering wheel there is a clunk sound as I change directions which is the exact sound that happens on the bumps. I have two questions; 1. Would replacing the bar links stop the lateral movement and make the clunking sound stop? and 2. Should I also replace the sway bar bushings? I'm thinking of going poly from Polybush for longer life. (http://www.polybush.co.uk/shop/view...581_Front_ARB_Mount_31mm_Bar_Rangerover_Sport)
I've read many threads here about sway bar clunking but I don't remember any of them mentioning lateral movement in the bar. The damper in the middle that does the active anti-roll stuff looks pretty good but there is a slight trace of fluid on it. If it's leaked, could the clunking be inside the damper? I swear the sound it made when he was shifting it with his prybar was the sound it makes on bumps. It appeared to be from a couple of things that looked like movement limiters on the bar hitting the mounts. The are like steel rings with small tabs on them which appear to be somehow fused to the bar. You can see the rings on the bar here: http://www.roverlandparts.com/2006-range-rover-sport-sway-bar---ace---rear.aspx
If I'm going to replace links and bushings I want to do them myself and save money. Doesn't look too bad, but it looks like access sucks. Anyone know the part number and price of the special tool to get the sway bar bushings off?
Thanks!
I've read many threads here about sway bar clunking but I don't remember any of them mentioning lateral movement in the bar. The damper in the middle that does the active anti-roll stuff looks pretty good but there is a slight trace of fluid on it. If it's leaked, could the clunking be inside the damper? I swear the sound it made when he was shifting it with his prybar was the sound it makes on bumps. It appeared to be from a couple of things that looked like movement limiters on the bar hitting the mounts. The are like steel rings with small tabs on them which appear to be somehow fused to the bar. You can see the rings on the bar here: http://www.roverlandparts.com/2006-range-rover-sport-sway-bar---ace---rear.aspx
If I'm going to replace links and bushings I want to do them myself and save money. Doesn't look too bad, but it looks like access sucks. Anyone know the part number and price of the special tool to get the sway bar bushings off?
Thanks!
