Aftermarket Front Swaybar Links WK2

[Nanook]

I've had a clunk in the front end for a couple of weeks now and it's looking like the swaybar links are worn out even though the vehicle has only 38K on the clock. I'm suspecting the weight of the bullbar and winch plus actually using it as a 4WD has a lot to do with it.

I'm getting it looked at under warranty so it shouldn't cost me however, are there any good aftermarket links I can replace them with if this is going to be a reoccurring thing. A bit of research seems to point to this being a common problem.

I've found these https://www.usautoparts.com.au/index...link-2810-2811

Are there any others that people here are running and recommend?

[Buffomarinus]

Originally Posted by Nanook

I've had a clunk in the front end for a couple of weeks now and it's looking like the swaybar links are worn out even though the vehicle has only 38K on the clock. I'm suspecting the weight of the bullbar and winch plus actually using it as a 4WD has a lot to do with it.

I'm getting it looked at under warranty so it shouldn't cost me however, are there any good aftermarket links I can replace them with if this is going to be a reoccurring thing. A bit of research seems to point to this being a common problem.

I've found these https://www.usautoparts.com.au/index...link-2810-2811

Are there any others that people here are running and recommend?

Do you have any bash plates fitted? These can make a bit of a racket at times. I've got some nylon washers I'm going to put on the mounting bolts for my Chief bash plate to address this noise.

[Nanook]

Originally Posted by Buffomarinus

Do you have any bash plates fitted?

I do, (Uneek 4x4) and that's what I originally thought was the problem as the noise started when I removed the front bash plate to paint it.

The wife was complaining about the noise in the front end and I told her it should go away when I put the plate back on. She didn't complain after it was refitted so I thought the issue had gone.

I took it for a drive and there is a definite clunk from the front which felt like something in the suspension was loose. I suspected the swaybar and the wife had Pedders look at it yesterday and they also suspect the swaybar links and wanted $300 to replace them.

[drover]

Just take them off/disconnect and see if it goes away thats what I did on another vehicle that had a clunk.

[bjm]

Loks like Rock Auto have the hd greasables for around $45.00ea Aus.

[bjm]

Looks like Rock Auto have the hd greasables for around $45.00ea Aus.As Drover said disable one side at a time and then go for a drive

[Nanook]

Originally Posted by bjm

Loks like Rock Auto have the hd greasables for around $45.00ea Aus.

Thanks for that. I did a search on Google and they didn't list Rock Auto so I'll check it out.