2003 Envoy XL rear sway bar is bent and sway bar end links are resting on lower trailing arms. What would cause the sway bar to be bent to this point

SOURCE: 2003 Dodge Caravan Front end clunk.

Had similar problem with 2003 Dodge GC. Replaced the parts you mention + rack & pinion, then to fix the now noticable whining noise, replaced power steering pump and pulley. Fortunately was under an extended warrentee at 46k miles.

SOURCE: rear sway bar link

hi normally its a 15 mm spanner that goes between the link and the bar to stop it turning while on the opposite side an 18 mm socket is used to undo the nut .

SOURCE: i have a2001 cherokee sport

Clunking noise in the rear of the vehicle is a broad statement. When is the vehicle doing it? Is it all the time or just over bumps? Is it happening only going around curves? Is it a constant bump that speeds up and slows down with the vehicle speed. You would be supprised how many clunking noises can come from the driveline not the suspension. It could be anything from a bushing to your rear differential getting ready to grenade.

SOURCE: front and rear sway bar links are loose

I'm not sure if this problem is logged on Envoy allot or not but it makes seance that the manufacture would have thought of this when designing these suspension systems. They have only been doing this for several decades now. This sounds to me like a lazy mechanic. He did not want to take the time to install the lock washers on the bolts So to me this would most defiantly be a case of faulty workmanship. Hope this helps. Good luck.

SOURCE: Noise driving over rough road worse after new links,struts,shocks

Do not heat or bend any suspension parts. Big no-no. If it's all touching and out of whack, check for possible bent frame. Body-shop that did the past work might have overlooked the frame being bent. All measurements start with a straight frame.Then go after the individual hitch and sway bar.

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