The bushings with the "lock-nuts" for lack of better terms, is by far worth the money. I've talked to at least 12-13 people, with g5's/cobalt's alike with the same issue, and most of them went the cheap route, and had to replace them again within a month, where as the few, myself included who ponied up the extra few bucks haven't had a problem.. so rest assured the $60 is well spent lol
Front End Clunk..Related to Sway Bar Bushings & Links. Anyone else had this Problem?
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pvee
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New guy here with a 2008 Cobalt with the clunk in the front end.
60,000 miles on it and this just started recently.
I was prying around under there today. Had the car supported on jack stands and jacked the lower control arm up and down and the only obvious problem I am seeing is the control arm is right down against the metal under it. I can pry it up and around easily.
As much trouble as it is to replace that bushing do you feel I should replace the whole control arm ( Both sides of course).
I couldn't detect any play in the sway bar links.
60,000 miles on it and this just started recently.
I was prying around under there today. Had the car supported on jack stands and jacked the lower control arm up and down and the only obvious problem I am seeing is the control arm is right down against the metal under it. I can pry it up and around easily.
As much trouble as it is to replace that bushing do you feel I should replace the whole control arm ( Both sides of course).
I couldn't detect any play in the sway bar links.
The control arm bushings are pressed in, so its a bit of a pain to get just the old bushings out and the new ones in, but its the cheaper way to go. I got the bushings for about $30 bucks for the set, but one control arm assembly was $230. If you have the tools, time and patience, I'd vote for replacing the bushings themselves and saving money. I spent about 2-2 1/2 hours between both sides. I personally would try doing the sway bar links first, as the cheaper route to go, but make sure you get the name brand(most common is MOOG). They have a lock nut design that allows you to tighten them up fully, otherwise you'll end up replacing them shortly after installing them. Hope this helps
You just posted a similar response in another thread. Have you thought about claiming a lemon?
Hello, update on my '08 with the front end clunk.
Had it into the dealer today. 823.00 dollars later with 2 new lower control arms and alignment it drives like a new car. They did not want to do just the bushings. Said the amout of labor to get the old bushings out and the new ones in would not save me that much money. I'm very happy my car is running like new again but as I told the dealer, I've been driving GM cars for over 35 years and I've never had to put front end parts on any car at 60K.
Had it into the dealer today. 823.00 dollars later with 2 new lower control arms and alignment it drives like a new car. They did not want to do just the bushings. Said the amout of labor to get the old bushings out and the new ones in would not save me that much money. I'm very happy my car is running like new again but as I told the dealer, I've been driving GM cars for over 35 years and I've never had to put front end parts on any car at 60K.
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Hey there songsj,
I'm glad to hear that your vehicle is running like new. Please feel free to contact us via private message if you ever have any other questions or concerns regarding your Cobalt. We will be glad to help!
Kristen A.
GM Customer Care
I'm glad to hear that your vehicle is running like new. Please feel free to contact us via private message if you ever have any other questions or concerns regarding your Cobalt. We will be glad to help!
Kristen A.
GM Customer Care
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