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Why do anti-roll bar link rods/ball joints start to make a noise?

Why do anti-roll bar link rods/ball joints start to make a noise?

Asked on 11 June 2010 by NEIL STAFF

Answered by Honest John
Because the sleeve bushes where they are clamped to the subframe wear out and slip out.
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