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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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on my 97 4dr accord, it seems like it just started happening. i drive over deep bumps or small bumps at about 20 mph and i hear a crunch sound like its bottoming out or as if the wheels are touching the wheel wells as it hits the bump. stock suspension and wheels. any ideas????? please help
 
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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lube the inner sway bar bushings............remove the 2 ,,12mm bolts for the holder, remove the bushings and lube the INSIDE PART ONLY where it rides on the bar,, do not put grease on the outside of the bushing,, put it together and see if that helps
 
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 01:35 AM
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thanks, ill have to try that.
 
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 01:36 AM
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Click up this link;
swaybar bushings
 
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 01:46 AM
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ORIGINAL: hondadude

Click up this link;
swaybar bushings
ooops i forgot to mention to him that we have the How to ou our DIY section that you wrote up
 
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