What does a broken sway bar link sound like? Watch and listen.

Just did a little video to help you diagnose a broken swar bar link problem. I'm driving a 2001 Toyota Corolla.

[@the4tham]

I’m now dead and coming back just to say thanks a lot.

[@jefftestdrives]

You're welcome, and I'm sorry? lol

[@danielmeyer4515]

@@jefftestdrives I think he was talking about what u said at the end of the vid😂

[@cuh2603]

@@jefftestdrives hey man mines sounds like that !!!!

[@cuh2603]

Mines sound horrible how much does it coast

[@the4tham]

@@cuh2603 super cheap. I went to Napa maybe 25 bucks.

[@user-it4dq9dj9q]

why does everyone with that soul patch have that same hat? is it mandatory?

[@jefftestdrives]

Yes, it comes in a kit.

[@rafaelrodriguez9392]

maaannnnn 🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisemeagwai721]

N.J. State øf Mind 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

@@jefftestdrives 😂😂😂😂

[@oldestoppalivetheyaintonac2066]

Lmaoooooooooo

[@kingguzman01]

This is how tutorial videos should be done, getting to the damn point right away. Thanks for your video.

[@duaneclarke9891]

Word

[@ImranKhan-fz2dq]

Yes

[@deliciam842]

I’ve never had anyone able to diagnose this issue. Everyone kept saying “not able to reproduce sound”. Thank you for this video!

[@michaelmutonhere]

"Don't quote me on that if you die", that line killed me 😂

[@urbannpa]

Thank you for getting to the point of the problem by the demo. That is the sound I'm getting on my suv.

[@joseloves1971]

Thanks, this video was very helpful, my sway bar link bushes were bad, I replaced both links and my vehicle stopped making the noise, the two links costed me $26.00 and the labor was done for free for a good friend, a co-worker, I am very blessed, my car runs great.., Thanks

[@smokeythebandit4206]

Out of all the videos online, when trying to record a sound your car makes when driving, never usually works out. Did a great job capturing the sound. Quick easy simple fix. About $15-$30 dollars to replace both on most cars.

[@chrisemil855]

Wow watching this feels like 8 years ago, love it.

[@synovium]

"You're not going to die or anything like that". THis is comforting.

[@garyroseborough7482]

Very useful info/video. Mine was completely rusted to hell. It took the guy a while to get them off, but after watching your video, I just bought the links and found a mechanic to put them on without paying $50 for them to check it. Runs like a CHAMP now!!!! 2000 Chrysler Concorde LXi Thanks bro!

[@movingfiber]

Years later and this is still very helpful. Thank you!

[@jarroddoern1555]

Wow! I used to live in Belleville!!! Stumbled on your video trying to diagnose my car problem! Small world!!

[@brentroyal5815]

Literally couldn’t figure out for a week why my car was making the noise and couldn’t find any vids that had the same problem and ofc after I diagnose and fix it myself I find this vid lmao

[@robdoggyy]

Thank you for videoing the actual sound and not just trying to talk us through what your interpretation of the sound is.

[@scoop58]

I've had that same "clunking" noise for a while now, and just had the sway bar links replaced. No more noise! Thanks for posting!

[@leexxxa]

wow. thank you for this. i am a mechanic. i still look to youtube to learn & better my skill. i believe the best way to do this is through the wisdom & experience of someone more knowledgeable than me. my point to that is - i am on youtube this evening hoping to find someone who’s diagnosed & solved the tricky problem i’m dealing with & then i wound up on sway bar link videos somehow & noteably , none of them started off with any mention of what a bad link may sound like or helpful tips to diagnose one. sway bar link failures are one of the tricker noises to immediately recognize- at least for me , & esp a novice DIYer. so thank you for thinking of this crucial step in the process. this is the most helpful of all.

[@jefftestdrives]

It makes me happy that it helped.

[@exaviercastro3360]

Question idk if the sway bar but my accord 2007 anytime I’m driving i drive on uneven road or post holes I can feel the car vibration or shaking wht could it be

[@en4orser]

Notice that he said he was a mechanic. These guys are the ones you want doing your repairs. Now, if anyone tells you that they're a master mechanic. Get in your car and drive away as fast as you can. Even if at the current moment the vehicle only has 3 wheels attached

[@i.m.i.7310]

Canadian's so wonderfully polite. A horrible road its just craps. Funny. Thank you for your support to improve my potty mouth.:)

[@kristinah4781]

I bought a used Pontiac G5 cheap, and it makes that noise, so I walked over to the lot nearby and told the owner this story. So he will have another look. You are brilliant. Thank you so much.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

the g5's are terrible for struts also,99% chance it needs them if it has over 150,000 km and they arent cheap like sway bar links

[@chevychase9360]

Hi Jyarf, Just like to say "THANK YOU" for taking the time to put this video on the Internet. I've been dogged for months with that rattle in my Holden Astra and was booked in to pay our local mechanic over $200 to repair what he diagnosed as a faulty tie rod causing the noise. After seeing your video I bought a new sway bar link for $40 and fitted it myself today in less than an hour. Problem solved! Thanks again for being such a great help.

[@jefftestdrives]

Chevy Chase Glad I could help.

[@jefftestdrives]

My pleasure, I'm happy this helped. You are lucky that they weren't too hard to swap. Where I am they can be tricky at times because of road salt and rust.

[@tomasmalin]

"You know you're not gonna die or anything..." "don't quote me on that if you die" :D

[@bmetal21]

"It's kind of a clicking sound" - clunk clunk.

[@jackthelabrat8777]

I thought that the links might be bad, but a combination of laziness and wet weather brought me to your video. You have darkened my suspicions nicely.

[@TXejas19]

Jack the Lab Rat same for me. Houston is have a bit of hurricane weather. Can't tell if it was my stupidity or mother nature

[@hotcheeks718]

OMG you are a genius!!! thank you so much for posting this video. Drove over a pothole a few weeks ago and ever since my car has been making that exact sound!!! multiple mechanics have looked at my car and said they are not able to find any issues with it, but everytime I drive on a bad road all I hear is clunking and clinging noise.

[@jasonplatton]

Brilliant you have made my mind at rest I've been to garages and they coildnt find the problem you are a star

[@ChandlerSomborac]

My Golf sounded JUST like that for the longest time and it never dawned on me that hey, maybe I should have that sound diagnosed and fixed. Then one day, I was thankfully only a few blocks from home, because it broke. Quite the noisy drive home with literal sparks flying!🤦‍♂

[@MissAkiiki]

I've had the same problem in my car for a couple of weeks now. Felt like the car was about to give way as i drive. Mechanic called it a Z-link instead so imagine how long it took me to find this video. Thank you!!

[@cenos8521]

That is exactly the sound I"m hearing in my brother's car . Thanks so much for making this video . it was perfect !

[@sellouttay5511]

"don't quote me on that if you die because of it" **silence** "I will not be responsible for that"

[@mrkfong]

Hey I died. I think I will quote you on this. 🤣

[@jefftestdrives]

Good to know they have KZbin in the afterlife. :)

[@cgw7155]

Yes, very helpful...thanks! I had mine replaced today and the repair shop was impressed when I mentioned what I thought it was. ha ha

[@Twanhines]

AHH!!! I've been looking for the problem forever now! Just today I went to a garage and they couldn't tell me the issue. This is the EXACT sound my exploder makes when putting pressure on the left front tire or if it rolls over a bump or anything else uneven. Thanks!

[@kamillaparker6953]

I. Love. You. I've had this issue where it sounds like you're about to fall through the bottom. I stopped driving my car for a year!!! I just changed my struts with a friend. It was good for a day and then again the same noise. I appreciate you man!

[@jefftestdrives]

Happy to help. Have a great day.

[@thekidceeno5516]

I actually have the same sound going on with my chrysler sebring 06.When I go over bumps really.Its been like that for some months honestly.I thought it was coming from my trunk or something.Wasnt so sure,But now I know where to check.Thanks for the video too,Helped alot.

[@bobtpapa]

You nailed my car's problem. Thanks for the video!!!

[@nancygibson2996]

I think you just diagnosed my problem. It's driving me crazy!! Thanks for posting this!!

[@petehaggard8539]

Bro finallyyyyy this is exactly what my car sounds like. It like comes and goes tho. Sometimes it’s bad and other days I don’t even hear it. But this is definitely the sound! Thank you

[@jefftestdrives]

Glad I could help

[@prospertech1860]

Holy shit that's exactly what i hear when I drive. You nailed it on making this video. You just saved me a ton of time and headache trying to figure it out. Extremely helpful idea you had. Although its the same sound im gona have look just in case. But now i know where to look first. Thanks again!

[@elthado2011]

Sounds like what my vehicle is doing! I was thinking tie rods at first but this is more consistent. Thanks for uploading

[@CompleteHealthControl]

Helped me figure out this was my problem! What confirmed it was a friend rocking the car from side to side, and me watching under the front end.

[@jesseblue98_38]

THIS IS MY EXACT SOUND THANK YOU MAN! Im gonna try to replace it. I got scared it sometimes sound metal bending together or I thought it was my wheel bearing.

[@jt-oq6rl]

Dont quote me on that if you die, sir they will be dead already 😂😂😂

[@tecrane]

This is amazing. Thank you so much for posting this.I thought it was the sway bar links in my truck but now im sure. Wish more people posted videos like this.

[@luisleunam88]

Thank you for actually letting us hear the sound!! 💯💯💯

[@xinglu1408]

Dude. How many people come see this video thought it was the struts? Thank you so much for clear that out for me. Now I know where to focus at.

[@jamieellis9669]

Xing Lu me

[@claudecollins9045]

If I die I’m definitely gonna quote you on that 😂😂😂

[@northstridr]

Hey this was really helpful thanks man. Exactly as you described, came on here looking for sounds to diagnose suspension issues and here you were!

[@MissGinaAccountingForStyle]

I had this sound on my 98 Camry (235k miles) for years, finally getting it fixed! Thanks!!

[@gerrylang6636]

Thanks, spot on - I have exact same issue on my wee Honda civic. Car going to garage for fix tomorrow.

[@elunico4257]

Damn, this was really helpful. My Hundai elantra is doing exactly the same thing. Constant annoying noise. Thank you!

[@jefftestdrives]

Happy to help.

[@tume28]

Great video! Excellent demonstration of the noise from a bad sway bar link!

[@maintsgt3637]

Thanks! Ive been chasing this noise for awhile and never would have guessed that the links were bad. I was almost going to rebuild the front end for a $25. fix

[@DS-fu2yx]

Great video very helpful thanks 👍👍👍👍

[@charnellemonay]

Yes that's the sound I keep hearing on my car ! Thank You

[@Youmadnoonecares]

Nelle B mines too!

[@acea1139]

Bring you and car to my house and I'll fix both of yall

[@hard_money02]

I appreciate you taking the time to do that!

[@jenniferell9360]

You saved my life. Thank you so much! I thought my car was done for.

[@maurice2014]

"Don't quote me on that if you die.." 🤣🤣

[@zacinnc78]

lmao i know!

[@jth.FoffFatty]

Lmao, "dont quote me on that if you die", awesome lol

[@crystalbrooks2459]

Yes! I hear this everyday. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@kaibrown987]

I have this noise especially when driving over bumpy roads. does my head in!!! now I no what it is, I will be fixing it myself asap. easy job. can't really go wrong. :) thanks for the video! :D

[@MzMary801]

God Bless people like who. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@PeluoluwaAdejugba]

"You're not gonna die or anything. Now, don't quote me on that if you die because of it." Rotflol. Good vid. Though it sounded like I heard more of knocking in addition to creaking noises ..meaning the shock mounts might also be out.

[@HalehJune]

THANKS SO MUCH! This is exactly the sound my car is making. Peculiar to me however, is that it is only very audible in HOT weather. The sound your car was making though is the sound mine is making.

[@theyotaduo]

Very much appreciated! Truck sounds just like yours and after more research, I can confirm that I have the same issue.

[@LMX_27]

Don't "quote" me if you die

[@brotherdj777]

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[@kvon123]

Helpful Video thanks!! I like the disclaimer - "You're not going to die or anything I wouldn't imagine... now... don't quote me on that if you die because of it... (silence)... I... will not be responsible for that.... Anyways"

[@Breebreeface33]

exactly what my car sounds like right now thank you hope this takes care of the problem

[@markuk7010]

Superb... Thank you very much. Nice and quick with no silly music.

[@briang896]

Just had my struts replaced, thought it was strut mount. But this sounds like my issue 🤔 thanks for the video! Well I went back to the shop today, changed out those Links and all is good now!

[@MeowBangBang92]

This is literally my same issue. A day and half of work and i feel like my hand grip is equal to a crocodiles bite. I’m gonna check out the parts online and hopefully I can be down with the sway bar link? Any helpful tips or recommendations for sway-bar removal?

[@briang896]

@@MeowBangBang92 I actually had done at a suspension shop. They changed struts in the morning, I thought that was it. I left and went back an hr later lol asked them to put in new links. That noise has been bothersome for a long time now, so glad it’s gone.

[@konteezy203]

Oh shit thats the sound! And its crazy when i hit a pothole! Thanks

[@konteezy203]

I just found out i need struts, strut mounts, and tie rod ends. I just bought a whole front and rear suspension kit for a 2010 maxima

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Thanks for posting this. Your video has helped me hear it from another car. I chucked my car on a rack the other day and gave it a good look over however did not grab and shake these parts to see how they are holding up. I am not used to having a car with them as fancy as they are (tie rod ends). The sway bar mounts can lead to knocking as well but not as frequent of knocking per my experience. P.S.: If i die, Sir, i will QUOTE YOU!!!! HA! (Volvo S80 2004)

[@mraizu999]

Good video, thats exactly the sound mine makes,i just needed to hear it to confirm it was the sway bar. thankyou.

[@isabellayessi]

Only hear noise with window open until now recently but only when driving higher than 35 mph, so far the other side ok. Sounds less loud than the video you shared. Just bought my rogue sport 18 and causing me headaches with replacing strunt in the back too and now something new at only 61,000.

[@ryanshipley9781]

If you dont get it fixed however, it will wear down your tire tread very quickly. So just be very cautious. That can get dangerous after a while

[@demisemedia]

Hey buddy, i believe this is what is wrong with my Ford. Thanks for the informational video!!!

[@DraGnFly007]

Thank you! Mine has been a while, as I've not had the money. The best answer to my search!

[@jovictor3007]

I have had this yesterday,it is even worse than on this video, you get the impression the whole suspension is coming apart ,especially at low speed over bumps, pretty big noise for such a small part.

[@jefftestdrives]

It's so satisfying to have it fixed as it's such an annoying sound.

[@gordythecreator]

Yeah! Dude it sounds terrifying! I thought my front end was falling off

[@Trose3]

"Dont quote me on that if you die" (Gets to heaven) "idk how i got here G-d. He said i wouldnt die"

[@jefftestdrives]

Sorry

[@TCJC1213]

your suggestions saved me major money thank you

[@brendand684]

Thank for the video, just confirms what I already knew but a thorough second opinion is always great.

[@CarAudioInc]

"You're not gonna die or anything." -Jyarf Z

[@WhitneyAbrina]

A couple weeks? I've been driving around like this a month now and the noise keeps getting worse so finally searching what it could be. Thank you so much for the video! I think this might be it. Just the noise goes a little faster especially on the freeway. I thought maybe it was the sound of the wind going through the front part hanging on by zip ties 😂235,000 going strong!

[@Oracol]

Did you find out what it was?

[@WhitneyAbrina]

@@Oracol lol no. Still driving around. My friends husband is a mechanic and checked the belts and said they look good and it doesn't jump out as any common issue but it's deft not normal but he would need to move things around to get to where we hear it. Oddly he can't hear it outside the van or under hood. Only inside van . I saw something on youtube about the heat shield flapping ? Hoping it's just the noise from something like that.

[@Oracol]

@@WhitneyAbrina lol damn, I hope you can fix it eventually

[@jefftestdrives]

@Cruz Ponce Good advice :)

[@gamerslust6533]

Females I swear

[@msmitty843]

I love you for sharing this video! Thank you - precisely the noise my car has been making - even after they changed (been a while - not 100% on the name) strut bearings. Had asked them if they noticed anything else and they said they didn't. Yet, the noise continued. So, I doubt I'll be taking it back to them for future service. Thanks again!

[@OrbitalBliss]

This was incredibly helpful. I'm getting this noise (or sounds like it anyhow) and have been for weeks. I took it to a place i've never been, they said I need new struts and strut mounts (~$1200). I have a pretty reliable BS meter, and it was going off, so I didn't get the work done. I think you may have saved me a ton of money. Thanks for sharing.

[@rayisthename]

"Your not gonna die or anything, don't quote me one that" ummmmmm oke😂😂

[@rick01jetta]

I died because I waited to fix it, thanks dude. lol

[@ericdiditagain]

me too!

[@hartlandgamer]

Same exact sound on my 2008 focus. Thank you for helping!!

[@BrandonP695]

This confirmed my suspicions for my skyline, thanks for the video mate

[@kristyndawn2572]

I explained it as an old haunted house groaning/creaking in the wind 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ but totally the same sound as mine right now.

[@angelamarchetti6836]

I described it as going up an old wooden roller coaster.. that clink clink clink

[@It.s-just-me]

Once it gets like this, other associated suspension parts start taking a beating. So, the longer you wait, the more stuff you'll need to replace.

[@dennisallen7214]

so thats the sound ive been hearing for awhile - thanks for posting !

[@TheAirforce17]

Jyarf, this could have solved my long headache on trying to figure out what the hell was wrong with my wife's car.. Thanks!

[@Salz-qu3ml]

Thank you!!! This was very helpful!!! This is the issue I have. I have peeked under my car and one of the sway bar links is broken. I have been riding around town for about a year with this now. I think time to fix it. "don't quote me if you die" hhahahhaha

[@KryptonianDUFF]

Saumya Get it fixed ASAP. I had a broken right one for a about a year too then the left one broke and it caused me to get into an accident, flip my car and run into a house. Now I’m fighting legal issues left and right.

[@Salz-qu3ml]

Titanium_BMW oh good lord! I hope everything turns out okay for you. I took it last week to my mechanic. My mechanic needed some parts that we are waiting on. But definitely not going to be driving it until it gets done.

[@taykill3]

So which sound am I listening for the one that sound like glass cracking or the other one?

[@hauntingtonjohn]

Thanks for the video I have this same noise. Was thinking it was the sway bar links.

[@acmoore146]

I have had this 'rattling noise' for a couple months and am pretty sure this is what is wrong. Next, a trip to my mechanic!! This was a helpful video.

[@sandravidrine6066]

yes thank you so much. Mine is just like that.

[@NGC-7635]

“You’re not gonna die, I wouldn’t imagine“ The realist mechanic, lol

[@lisajaeger5170]

Thank you so much for posting this. As I was researching thought my vehicle had a sway bar issue, listened to your video and yes it is! It is awesome that people do this, so I know what the heck is going on!

[@jasondadarria]

Ummm…. What?

[@SkynetOnline1]

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was experiencing