Ground Control Sleeve-Over Sway Bar Link Broke

druheezy · 09-21-2013, 05:14 PM

2008 E90 M3

Heard a clanking noise front right yesterday and found my sway bar link dangling. The top eye bolt snapped.

I believe this is what I need but am awaiting confirmation from Ground Control. Anyone care to chime in?

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Also, if I remove the link until I get a repair part, is the car still safe to drive?

Pictures attached for reference. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!!!

druheezy · 09-21-2013, 05:18 PM

One more picture a little clearer focus.

PINHEAD · 09-21-2013, 05:56 PM

yep, just remove the link until you get the new one, its not necessary for the car to be driven safely, you might get a tiny bit more bodyroll in the front but not really noticeable.

apecush · 09-24-2013, 05:41 PM

I'd be a little bit disturbed that this happened...replacing like for like probably won't solve the problem. With that said, on the street you'll be fine to unhook the entire link. Not sure I'd ever consider using those endlinks on a track though. Breaking a link mid-corner could be catastrophic.

09-21-2013, 05:14 PM	#1
druheezy Peon and General Shoveabout 7 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (2)	2008 E90 M3 Heard a clanking noise front right yesterday and found my sway bar link dangling. The top eye bolt snapped. I believe this is what I need but am awaiting confirmation from Ground Control. Anyone care to chime in? http://www.ground-control-store.com/.../II=856/CA=165" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://www.ground-co...856/CA=165</a>" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://<a href="http...CA=165</a></a> Also, if I remove the link until I get a repair part, is the car still safe to drive? Pictures attached for reference. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!!! Attached Images
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09-21-2013, 05:18 PM	#2
druheezy Peon and General Shoveabout 7 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (2)	One more picture a little clearer focus. Attached Images
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09-21-2013, 05:56 PM	#3
PINHEAD Motorsport Passion!!! 103 Rep 1,111 Posts Drives: 991 GT3RS/911R Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (12)	yep, just remove the link until you get the new one, its not necessary for the car to be driven safely, you might get a tiny bit more bodyroll in the front but not really noticeable. __________________
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09-24-2013, 05:41 PM	#4
apecush Lieutenant 30 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2)	I'd be a little bit disturbed that this happened...replacing like for like probably won't solve the problem. With that said, on the street you'll be fine to unhook the entire link. Not sure I'd ever consider using those endlinks on a track though. Breaking a link mid-corner could be catastrophic.
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