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Old 12-08-2010 | 08:26 PM
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How many of the lowered guys out there ran into sway link problems? Compared to the non-lowered, stock height people, including the ones who leveled the rear only....... I havent been paying close attention to who said they wore out the links but... it seeems the lowered cars do not have this problem as much as the stockers.........
Old 12-08-2010 | 09:08 PM
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No problems here, though i do get the occasional "clunk" from the sway bar bushings when i raise up to ride height. I currently have 90k miles on my ride ( daily driver ), and have had air-ride suspension for about 30k. So far the links haven't given out, but lots of other things have broken
Old 12-08-2010 | 09:24 PM
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I'm lowered with Pedders springs, and I have a "clunking" "rattle" in frt. end, since new. Changed out end links w/ Moog-still noisy. Changing out sway bar bushings and caps, next week. Not sure if lowering makes it worse or not. "Moon"
Old 12-09-2010 | 07:34 AM
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Recently lowered all around on Goldlines.

No noises before or after, So far.

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Old 12-09-2010 | 07:48 AM
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I have had problems with mine. I am lowered on Goldlines and actually had the bottom of the passenger side come apart(ball popped out of the socket), Some of the roads I travel on down here are kinda rough so not sure if that is what cause the problem or not. I know I have read and heard from different members about having trouble with them(crappy design I think).
Old 12-09-2010 | 10:35 PM
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Im kinda wondering if the angles involved are part culprit to link failure....once lowered these change and maybe for the good...lke maybe the bar is too neutral at stock height and once lowered sets a small preload which keeps them tight so to say..my 07 doesnt have any problems bt my 08 started...ther 07 is lowered, other then needing shocks its great.Just a thought.....
Old 12-09-2010 | 10:38 PM
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I'm leveled & (knock on wood) no noises.

I hope I didn't just jinx myself..
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