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 Old 02-16-2019, 01:29 PM   #1
 
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Default 09 Mazdaspeed Front Sway Bar end links

Hey guys, After i just replaced my rear sway bar end links to fix the clunk, now my front is clunking on low speeds over bumps (which most people turn to the end links up front), i heard mixed things about the aftermarket adjustable ones (I have stock ride height and everything anyways) so i'm just going to go OEM, but i want to double check, This is the OEM end link correct?
https://www.ebay.com/p/Mazda-B37F341...ink/1111242390

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EDIT: Managed to find pro-forged ones..I think these are the ones right?
https://www.amazon.com/Proforged-113...ype=automotive
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Inspect the state of said front endlinks. Might need tightening.

Most front clunking can be resolved by simply replacing the FSB bushings. Worked for me.
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You can test whether the front sway bar end links are the source of the problem by disconnecting one of them and wiring the swaybar on that side loosely to something stationary under the car. This takes the load off of the sway bar. You only have to loosen one end for this test. The idea is to remove the load on the swaybar for a short test drive. If the clunking goes away, then you need new end links.

BTW: The OEM end links or equivalent are fine for 99% of the use.

Do not use the Moog Problem Solver greasable end links on the front, as the zerk fittings will hit the fenderwell and get knocked off.

I do like the Moog greasable ones for the rear, however.

If it still clunks after putting on new end links, then you might want to do the swaybar bushings. You must well-grease the sway bar under the new bushings and the inside of the bushings before installing. I like the ones with zerk grease fittings. JBR makes a good set. A shot or two of grease every now and then (maybe when rotating tires), keeps them silent.
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Thanks for the pointers!!
Can anyone just make sure that proforged part or that oem link are correct for the speed 3? Some sites mention they're only for the regular 3 and some say speed 3, not sure if they are interchangeable, i'm fairly certain they aren't right?
EDIT: Went ahead and ordered the proforged one's anyways, if im down there and its just loose, for the price i might as well just put in new ones. Hopefully they work! If it doesn't ill get into the bushings.
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