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Thread: Rear sway bar issue

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    Default Rear sway bar issue

    I have Racing Dynamics front and rear sway bars. The back mounts on the trailing arms have wallowed out to the point that the links are quite loose and emits a very annoying rattle. Do I need to weld a fender washer on each side to restore the original hole location or is there something else to try? I can wiggle the sway bar links quite a bit by hand. I have H&R springs and adjustable Konis.

    1990 535im 421,000 miles, 1987 325is, 1989 325is, 1990 m3, 1991 318is, 2001 X5 3.0

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    sounds like the bushings have worn out, just replace them with new and good to go.
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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    The bolts move up and down on the brackets welded to the rear trailing arms. I think it's more than just bushings. That would be too easy. Although you get a "too easy" project at least once in your car life don't you? I'm thinking the holes are well wallowed and elongated. I may have to fabricate complete brackets that are more suited to the application.

    1990 535im 421,000 miles, 1987 325is, 1989 325is, 1990 m3, 1991 318is, 2001 X5 3.0

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