Sway bar link

Folks loosen them off all the time when off roading, then put them back on when finished.

When mine make noise, it 'isn't' in a corner, it is just on any bump....

I would be checking the track bar bushing for your symptoms.

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build Photos:

Thanks Mike,

Any idea what it would cost to replace the bushings? At a shop and is this a dangerous problem? I just had all u-joints done.

To see if this is an issue, you can have someone turn the steering side to side while you go under and look at the bar/bushing located on the top passenger side of the axle. If the bushing is bad, you will see some slop there when the steering turns.

It is just one bolt and one $50.00 or so bushing. Not a long job at all.

Same for sway bar links, if they are worn enough to make noise, it should be obvious with a loose end on one. They also are a fast easy swap. If you do them yourself, hold the bolt head with the torx bit steady and turn the nut side, much easier.

Mike

Not a TJ, but these may be of help

That pop might be a broken u clamp.

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"Mike Romain" wrote

To see if this is an issue, you can have someone turn the steering side to side while you go under and look at the bar/bushing located on the top passenger side of the axle. If the bushing is bad, you will see some slop there when the steering turns.

It is just one bolt and one $50.00 or so bushing. Not a long job at all.

Same for sway bar links, if they are worn enough to make noise, it should be obvious with a loose end on one. They also are a fast easy swap. If you do them yourself, hold the bolt head with the torx bit steady and turn the nut side, much easier.

Mike

Couldn't hurt to have a little silicone spray handy either, makes em slip in and out a bit easier.

Kate