how hard is it to find sway arm bushings?
#11
12-01-2008, 11:20 PM
RE: how hard is it to find sway arm bushings?
thats crazy...... when i did mine autozone got me right to the part i needed. maybe they are just more updated with late models
#12
12-02-2008, 03:42 PM
RE: how hard is it to find sway arm bushings?
Even the dealer said it was a non inventory item. I went to Napa (for a second time) (on a hunch) and they had what I needed. That sure took long enough.
#13
12-03-2008, 12:53 AM
RE: how hard is it to find sway arm bushings?
Dealers may just have listings for 10 years or newer or so. They won't know that a 31.5mm truck one will fit. Parts guys are kinda worthless anymore. Yes even the ASE parts pros'. If they can not find it in the computer and even though you know your car and have the part in your hand it will not exist.
Crapa seems like the only real parts store anymore to get stuff so you can do more than just change the oil and put some blue lights on. My brother was able to get a cam, lifters and timing set from napa. Autozone, CSK would have to order it from another state.
Crapa seems like the only real parts store anymore to get stuff so you can do more than just change the oil and put some blue lights on. My brother was able to get a cam, lifters and timing set from napa. Autozone, CSK would have to order it from another state.
#14
12-03-2008, 08:44 AM
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RE: how hard is it to find sway arm bushings?
M.M., I don't know why you're recommending a truck link, isn't there a chance that the whole assembly may be too long?
The one I listed and used, is for his Camaro, and it works. Check the Energy Suspension App. Guide: http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/cam1.html
And, Auto Zone had it hanging on a hook. It fits all Camaros 1992 and older, so it's a popular one.
The one I listed and used, is for his Camaro, and it works. Check the Energy Suspension App. Guide: http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/cam1.html
And, Auto Zone had it hanging on a hook. It fits all Camaros 1992 and older, so it's a popular one.
#15
12-03-2008, 02:43 PM
RE: how hard is it to find sway arm bushings?
ORIGINAL: Camaro 69
M.M., I don't know why you're recommending a truck link, isn't there a chance that the whole assembly may be too long?
The one I listed and used, is for his Camaro, and it works. Check the Energy Suspension App. Guide: http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/cam1.html
And, Auto Zone had it hanging on a hook. It fits all Camaros 1992 and older, so it's a popular one.
M.M., I don't know why you're recommending a truck link, isn't there a chance that the whole assembly may be too long?
The one I listed and used, is for his Camaro, and it works. Check the Energy Suspension App. Guide: http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/cam1.html
And, Auto Zone had it hanging on a hook. It fits all Camaros 1992 and older, so it's a popular one.
#16
12-03-2008, 02:50 PM
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RE: how hard is it to find sway arm bushings?
Oh SH**....never mind.
When he say bushings, my mind (what's left of it) automatically went to end links since those are a common wear item.
Brain Fart!!! [8D]
So anyway, those bushings you recommend sound like the cat's ***!!!
When he say bushings, my mind (what's left of it) automatically went to end links since those are a common wear item.
Brain Fart!!! [8D]
So anyway, those bushings you recommend sound like the cat's ***!!!
#17
12-03-2008, 02:58 PM
RE: how hard is it to find sway arm bushings?
Well I know when trying to answer some of Scott's post you try to think ahead as to what part he took a hammer too and messed up and the links would be the thing he could do the most damage to. 
#20
12-03-2008, 03:14 PM
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RE: how hard is it to find sway arm bushings?
If his sway bar mount bushings are shot, I would bet his end link bushings are in worse shape, unless they've already been changed. I'm not totally nuts...(he says to himself)!!!