Front suspension clunking

[95_ESi_Person]

sorry to bring this back up, but does anybody have the MOOG part numbers for the fronts, so I make sure to get the ones with grease fittings?

I now have 1-2mm of play in them (yes, in and out) so I'm replacing them ASAP.

Also, instead of using the vice grips, would putting an allen wrench (or allen socket) into the end of the bolt do the same thing? I noticed that there today, maybe that's how the GM techs get them off.

[maxwedge]

Originally Posted by 95_ESi_Person

sorry to bring this back up, but does anybody have the MOOG part numbers for the fronts, so I make sure to get the ones with grease fittings?

I now have 1-2mm of play in them (yes, in and out) so I'm replacing them ASAP.

Also, instead of using the vice grips, would putting an allen wrench (or allen socket) into the end of the bolt do the same thing? I noticed that there today, maybe that's how the GM techs get them off.

Moog 6665 and 6666. I would cut em off with a cut off wheel if real rusted, use vice grips and the the thread is ruined to pass the nut., if not rusted try the allen first.

[95_ESi_Person]

Originally Posted by maxwedge

Moog 6665 and 6666. I would cut em off with a cut off wheel if real rusted, use vice grips and the the thread is ruined to pass the nut., if not rusted try the allen first.

Thankyou for the part numbers... I'll stop by Advance tomorrow to see if they can indeed get said parts in one day.

Odd thing is, and I've NEVER seen this before, but threads are not damaged, and there is NO rust on those bolts!!!

I'm going to try an Allen socket on a breaker bar with a pipe (pipe to wedge it onto the ground)... and that is an 18mm nut right?

[maxwedge]

Originally Posted by 95_ESi_Person

Thankyou for the part numbers... I'll stop by Advance tomorrow to see if they can indeed get said parts in one day.

Odd thing is, and I've NEVER seen this before, but threads are not damaged, and there is NO rust on those bolts!!!

I'm going to try an Allen socket on a breaker bar with a pipe (pipe to wedge it onto the ground)... and that is an 18mm nut right?

Yes, 18mm. Tight isn't the problem, it is holding the end of the stud, get some PB blaster or such on the threads first.

[95_ESi_Person]

Ok, I'll find out soon enough... CarQuest is the only place around here that carries Moog. $26 each, so that's not too bad (about the same as shipping, but less wait) Now I need to get myself an 18mm wrench and a grease gun and a tube 'o grease.

Speaking of which, I've never had a car where I had to grease stuff up, what type do I need? I take it that to grease it it's loosen the fitting, inject grease, tighten fitting... just like bleeding brakes?

[phewop118]

My 05 tb ext has started clunking up front now over bumps, particularly when the suspension is "cold" (when the car has been sitting for a while). I also have a highway vibration felt through the steerin wheel and seat (the whole car for that matter). Could it be the end links? I'm just about at 40,000 miles. I have a GM warranty good for 80,000 miles, hopefully they can examine it and fix it for free.

[rodeo02]

The clunking is probably bad stablizer end links up front. The vib problem may be a tire balancing issue. Wow 40K already on a 2005!

Joel

[95_ESi_Person]

Originally Posted by rodeo02

The clunking is probably bad stablizer end links up front. The vib problem may be a tire balancing issue. Wow 40K already on a 2005!

Joel

'02 here with 105k on her.

Just got the links, they look oh so pretty, and they smell good too (I like the smell of fresh car parts).

Now I just need to get (another) new grease gun and tube 'o grease because the one I just bought had a nasty crack which the grease leaked out of, and then blew up on me, covering my shoes and the kitchen floor.

I'm doing this tomorrow, wish me luck.

Oh... if IF I have to remove the swaybar to do this, what is the torque for bolting that back to the body? Is it 78ft-lbs like the end links, or is it around 65?

[fastco]

After replacing the sway bar end links it feels like a new car again. No clunking or squeaking and No more cursing Chevrolet.

[phewop118]

The vibration is not from a balancing issue. I thought that's what it might be, but had them balanced and no difference. There also seems to be a little extra play in the steering wheel and it seems to feel funny when turning (not power issue), but it will "rubber band" or swing or whatever you want to call it after you let go more than normal. The suspension also seems to clunk at highway driving now if I hit a bump.

[coolcloo1019]

Hey guys, just got my Moog end links in the mail. Haven't had a chance to get them on yet. I see a couple replies saying to grease the fittings with a grease gun, but they are already packed with grease. Enough that it's coming out of the hole. Should I still put some grease in there once I get them on the truck?

[95_ESi_Person]

Originally Posted by coolcloo1019

Hey guys, just got my Moog end links in the mail. Haven't had a chance to get them on yet. I see a couple replies saying to grease the fittings with a grease gun, but they are already packed with grease. Enough that it's coming out of the hole. Should I still put some grease in there once I get them on the truck?

Yes!!!

I picked mine up at carquest and they were also "greased", which was a little in there on one of them, but they guy at carquest said it would be a really good idea to grease them again just to be safe.

But, I greased mine before I put them on because I got a crappy grease gun from walmart with no flex section on it.

[partimecarguy]

You Must Clean The Threads Witha Wire Brush First And Then Spray Them With Wd40 Or Likewise