What A Bad Sway Bar End Link Sounds Like And Looks Like

In this video I have a great example of what a bad sway bar end link sounds like and what it looks like. First, I explain the purpose of the sway bar and then explain the purpose of the sway bar end link. I then give a few audio examples of what it may sound like when a sway bar end link becomes worn and has developed play in either the ball sockets or bushings of the sway bar end links. I also give a couple of visual examples of what it may look like when a sway bar end link fails.

As mentioned in the video, this video is not a comprehensive video showing how to properly diagnose suspension system noises and problems. This is only an example of what it may look like and what it may sound like when a vehicle has a bad sway bar end link. A complete and comprehensive diagnosis of the suspension system must be done to correctly identify the source of fault with the suspension system.

Also, if m wearing a wedding bar in this video. However, I’m not actually working on a vehicle. It’s is advised to remove all jewelry before performing automotive repairs.

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[dimesciple]

Thank you for the time and effort for the video. I’m getting an intermittent “squeaky.. squeaky” rocking chair noise with steering wheel, ball joints are good. I’m looking at those mounting bushings !! Thanks again

[klassicman]

I can't thank you enough for this video! The exact noise I've been hearing on the rear ende of my 2014 Toyota Rav4 and i visited the mechanic 3X and they're unable to figure the prob and where the noise coming from!

Imma certainly buy the set and change em! Rear Stabilizer bar/sway bar linkages. Thank you for this video! It really helped!

[darrelc]

My rear sway bar link, right side makes a loud clunking sound

[HotRod-wvvm]

Thanks for the video. I am in the process of replacing my front end links on my Honda Element 😮

[livid_spider]

I’ve been trying to figure out what that noise was for the past year. I thought it was the ball joints and replaced them but it didn’t get rid of the noise. I even took it to a mechanic and they couldn’t figure it out

[charlesgentry]

Mine creaks when turning the steering wheel.

[racheldearstine]

I take it to the mechanic they tell me it’s struts I replace the Struts the noise just like this is still there I take it to another mechanic they are telling me the struts ? But I believe it’s sway bar links it’s been stressful lol

[Fransmon]

Mine sounds like jingling keys/coins . Its really annoying