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Something broke that conects to the wishbone!! - 5/19/2006 2:51:04 PM

hopoffbaby

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I was going round a corner the other day and i heard a loud noise from the front right wheel.
I thought i had poped the tyre at first.
when i got home took the wheel off and found out that something has snaped off the whisbone.
I was wondering if anyone knows what this is and how/where to get it fixed?
Here is a picture i took:

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RE: Something broke that conects to the wishbone!! - 5/19/2006 3:06:40 PM

terkman

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That is called a "stabilizer (or swar bay bar) link". It is a common thing to break due to rust over a period of time. They are cheap and easy to replace. You might as well do both sides now, because the other one is probably ready to break too.

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RE: Something broke that conects to the wishbone!! - 5/19/2006 3:09:01 PM

terkman

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Sorry, I meant sway bar link. I seem to be dyslexic on the keyboard today.

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RE: Something broke that conects to the wishbone!! - 5/19/2006 3:14:15 PM

terkman

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I just checked on-line. Advance Auto has TRW replacements, generally superior to the original equipment, for about $8.00 each.

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RE: Something broke that conects to the wishbone!! - 5/19/2006 3:26:48 PM

hopoffbaby

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Thanks for the fast replies.
Is it still safe to drive in the mean time?
I need the car for work.

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RE: Something broke that conects to the wishbone!! - 5/19/2006 3:28:09 PM

hopoffbaby

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also, do they deliver to the uk?

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RE: Something broke that conects to the wishbone!! - 5/19/2006 3:38:28 PM

terkman

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Yes, it is safe to drive. Just take it easy. The car will lean more in the corners since the stabilizer is not functional now. I wouldn't bother trying to order parts from the States, it is a common part and should be a reasonable price anywhere. It will probably be 2-3x the price I quoted for the part from a dealer. I do my own work so I try and find better aftermarket replacements if possible; especially if they are lower cost than original