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Question: Bushings on Front End Sway Bar Needing Replacement

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harrgrif, 3.4L V6, Batavia, OH, March 13, 2011, 16:30
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I have been hearing a clunk in my front end when I go over a bump. The service department at my auto dealership said that the bushings on the front end sway bar are loose and need to be replacement - cost about $140 and a one hour repair job. Is this legitimate diagnosis or will it lead to other problems? This problem is not affecting the performance of my vehicle.

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    mastertech6371 March 13, 2011, 16:34
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    it sounds high. get a second opinion.

    the bushings to the frame are 38 for both.
    the end links are 23 for both.
    1 hours for the end links and .9 for the frame bushings.

    Big difference.

    Roy

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    Visitor, March 13, 2011, 17:45

    That's $60 for the parts, if I understand you. However, the amount indicated in my question did include labor, so maybe this puts it more in line with the actual cost for the repair.

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    counterboy April 05, 2012, 07:21
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    sounds correct and the price is fair.

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