G37 Sway Bar Bushings [Limited Unit] (2024)

FAQs

What are the symptoms of bad sway bar bushings? ›

Knocking noise when going over bumps – The first sign that one or more of your sway bar bushings has gone bad is the presence of a knocking sound when you go over a bump or take a corner. You will hear a loud thump coming from the bottom of your vehicle.

A bad sway bar can not only impede your ability to control and handle your vehicle, but it can also be the cause of an accident. If your vehicle doesn't respond properly during emergency maneuvers, you could lose control due to decreased traction at the outside wheel.

If you hear clunking or squeaking sounds or find visible wear on your sway bar bushings, then it's time to replace them. Some tips to consider when replacing your sway bar bushings include measuring the size of your sway bar, raising your vehicle properly, and preparing all the necessary tools before you begin.

The national cost for a sway bar bushing replacement with CarAdvise in 2024 is between $37 and $263 with an average of $129.

Basically, if the steering rack, tie rods, subframe, or control arm bolts have been altered or the car has been lowered, you need an alignment. Removing the sway bar, and replacing it would not require an alignment, unless something that I mentioned above had to be moved to access the sway bar.

A bad sway bar can also affect your car's steering. You may notice that your car pulls to one side while driving, or that the steering wheel feels loose or unresponsive. This can be due to a damaged sway bar or a worn-out bushing, which can cause the wheels to move independently of each other.

To replace sway bar links, you don't have to be a master mechanic, and each side will usually take 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your skill level and the complexity of your vehicle. Here's a step-by-step guide on what you need to do the job, the process, and tips to help it go well.

MOOG bolt style sway bar links feature a self-locking barrel nut on the end of a polyurethane bushing that doesn't compress like a standard bushing when it is tightened. During installation, make sure that you don't overtighten the bolt or you could put excess stress on the stud that could cause it to break.

If your sway bar bushings are going bad, you will likely feel it when you turn — the car's handling will feel sluggish or less stable. Knocking noise: Typically, the first sign of a bad sway bar bushing is a thumping or knocking sound when you go over bumps. The noise may also be heard when the vehicle takes a corner.

A slightly worn bushing will not make the vehicle undrivable, but since steering and suspension parts can be expensive to replace, it is important to install new bushings at the first sign of deterioration. If there is metal-to-metal scrapping, replace the bushing immediately.

Is it worth replacing bushings? ›

Replacing worn bushings has important safety and performance implications and can even save you cash on having to replace tires or other components that have been damaged because of bushings that are worn out.

The common symptoms of a bad sway bar link include abnormal noises from the undercarriage and decreased handling stability.