Suspension and brake facts (FE1, FE3, FE5, J41, JM4, JL9)
#176
My front end is "clunking" over bumps and with shrp left/right manouvers (both directions) i.e., lane change or slalom. Thught it was the endlinks; replaced them with powergrids - now I have adjustable endlinks AND a clunking front end, lol.
I'm thinking control arm bushings? Anyone think otherwise?
If that's it, I can't find part numbers for the stock replacement part (must use stock part, otherwise I'd go FE5 and OTTP sphericals). Help there?
I'm thinking control arm bushings? Anyone think otherwise?
If that's it, I can't find part numbers for the stock replacement part (must use stock part, otherwise I'd go FE5 and OTTP sphericals). Help there?
#177
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There is a TSB for clunking in the steering. It's a problem with the intermediate shaft. If you are still under warranty, the dealer will fix it for free.
#178
Warranty long gone. What's the fix? I thought there was a TSB for the LCA bushings as well? I looked, they're shot. So I guess I should fix both issues.
Need a part # for bushings.
Need to know what this intermediate shaft issue is and how to fix.
Need a part # for bushings.
Need to know what this intermediate shaft issue is and how to fix.
#179
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If you have inspected the LCA bushings and found them bad, just replace those. I noticed just now that you have a Saturn, so the steering item may not apply to you. Don't worry about the steering. If you insist, the TSB is published here on the site somewhere, try a search for it.
As for replacing the bushing, consider a couple of options at this time. You will have to purchase the bushings obviously, but then you will have to have a shop press them in for you. Does your Saturn have the FE5 LCA's? If not, this might be a good excuse for picking them up now.
As for replacing the bushing, consider a couple of options at this time. You will have to purchase the bushings obviously, but then you will have to have a shop press them in for you. Does your Saturn have the FE5 LCA's? If not, this might be a good excuse for picking them up now.
#180
Thanks for the reply.
Found he aprt numbers, not so much luck finding them in stock.
Don't need a shop to press them, there's a tool for that.
I've been looking into the FE5 LCA's for a long time; I want them. I also can't run them in SCCA Stock class, so even if I pick them up, I can't install them until next season.
Thanks!
Found he aprt numbers, not so much luck finding them in stock.
Don't need a shop to press them, there's a tool for that.
I've been looking into the FE5 LCA's for a long time; I want them. I also can't run them in SCCA Stock class, so even if I pick them up, I can't install them until next season.
Thanks!
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LNF/FE5 Part numbers
Sway bar: 15782696
Clamps: 10389617(same as 06-07 FE5)
Insulators: 25847760
Rear Axle: 25864579
Links: 20784688( ALL FE5 same)
Struts: 19181044/19181043(L/R)
Shocks: 25793745
Frt Springs: 25833647(L/R same)
Rr Springs: 25821162
Lower control arm: 25930725/15803767( L/R, right same on ALL FE5)
Knuckle: 25923942/25923941(L/R, unique to LNF)
Ya I don't think I will do all of these to an SS/SC but are all of these parts interchangable with my 2006 SS/SC?
Sway bar: 15782696
Clamps: 10389617(same as 06-07 FE5)
Insulators: 25847760
Rear Axle: 25864579
Links: 20784688( ALL FE5 same)
Struts: 19181044/19181043(L/R)
Shocks: 25793745
Frt Springs: 25833647(L/R same)
Rr Springs: 25821162
Lower control arm: 25930725/15803767( L/R, right same on ALL FE5)
Knuckle: 25923942/25923941(L/R, unique to LNF)
Ya I don't think I will do all of these to an SS/SC but are all of these parts interchangable with my 2006 SS/SC?
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FE5 part numbers
Clamps: 22608428('05 only , 1bolt/1slot) 10389617(2 bolt, ALL other FE5 including LNF)
Clamps: 22608428('05 only , 1bolt/1slot) 10389617(2 bolt, ALL other FE5 including LNF)
CED doesnt have the LNF swaybar
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LNF/FE5 Part numbers
Sway bar: 15782696
Clamps: 10389617(same as 06-07 FE5)
Insulators: 25847760
Rear Axle: 25864579
Links: 20784688( ALL FE5 same)
Struts: 19181044/19181043(L/R)
Shocks: 25793745
Frt Springs: 25833647(L/R same)
Rr Springs: 25821162
Lower control arm: 25930725/15803767( L/R, right same on ALL FE5)
Knuckle: 25923942/25923941(L/R, unique to LNF)
Ya I don't think I will do all of these to an SS/SC but are all of these parts interchangable with my 2006 SS/SC?
Sway bar: 15782696
Clamps: 10389617(same as 06-07 FE5)
Insulators: 25847760
Rear Axle: 25864579
Links: 20784688( ALL FE5 same)
Struts: 19181044/19181043(L/R)
Shocks: 25793745
Frt Springs: 25833647(L/R same)
Rr Springs: 25821162
Lower control arm: 25930725/15803767( L/R, right same on ALL FE5)
Knuckle: 25923942/25923941(L/R, unique to LNF)
Ya I don't think I will do all of these to an SS/SC but are all of these parts interchangable with my 2006 SS/SC?
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Ya I 'think' I want to go low. I may just do the updated FE5 springs, but we'll see.
With the Knuckles is it worth the trouble of trying to get them set to work on my SS/SC?
With the Knuckles is it worth the trouble of trying to get them set to work on my SS/SC?
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Well that is a basis of opinion and since I grewup around fast hondas(490hp EF 4 door, 380hp ek hatch, 420hp em1, ect.) and they kept stock knuckles and sway bars I would assume you to be fine.
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No you are fine. The big thing with the knuckles is if it will improve things...I am at such an impass. Keep the SS/SC upgrade the suspension among other things, trade it in on a SS/TC or go all out spend the extra money on a monthly payment and get a Camaro.....
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You do not want to get TC knuckles. They are not compatible. That is discussed earlier in the thread. If you want upgraded knuckles, you will have to get the GM Racing set.
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Ya I will put stuff up for sale if I do get rid of her.
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