Saab 92 Forum : Saab92x.com / Odd FSB problem

b00duh · 2012-04-27 22:06:33

So here's my problem. My front sway bar (22mm whiteline) has rubbed up against a power steering line and has caused it to leak power steering fluid badly. I have had it on for the past 2 years and I have never noticed any notches or scratches on the power steering lines before which is odd. I couldn't find an identical thread with someone who has had this issue, but I'm thinking that it could be due to the road conditions I drive on daily (gravel roads) and a combination of the stock endlinks being a little too soft. Any thoughts?

I have access to an '04 sti fsb & an '06 wrx fsb (both of sedans), but I'm not sure if they will fit. It was my understanding that sedan fsb's won't fit wagons.

Last edited by b00duh (2012-04-27 22:10:47)

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crxgator · 2012-04-27 22:15:49

they wont fit unless you change to sedan LCA and endlinks.

dotmaster206 · 2012-04-27 22:20:09

Woah, I have the same sway bar. I'll take a look tomorrow and see if I can see anything that would cause that. Do you have a pic of the damage area?

b00duh · 2012-04-27 22:49:56

car is @ subaru getting looked at, but my friend called me up who's a tech there and told that was the issue. i'm thinking it could be that my car also has been lowered, but i have run lower than where it is right now and never had any issues. im just stumped on this one. lol.

Scargo · 2012-04-27 23:56:36

I would check the body mounts and bushings. They locate the bar in relation to body hardware. The endlinks mean nothing in relation to your problem Boodah.

b00duh · 2012-04-28 00:14:29

Thanks, Scargo. I will get him to check those out.

phillipj · 2012-04-28 02:27:46

Good reason to go to aluminum sti sways and new (sedan) links -- if -- you were looking for one.

thymighty · 2012-04-28 08:50:15

phillipj wrote:
Good reason to go to aluminum sti sways and new (sedan) links -- if -- you were looking for one.

Do you mean aluminum LCA's? biggrin

Not a bad idea here though b00duh. Upgrade your car's front track width with STi LCA's and sway bar. Moar road grip and no more worries about that pesky recall.