What are the symptoms of a damaged stabilizer bar ball joint?

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EthanLynn
07/30/25 9:39am
Damage to the stabilizer bar ball joint can cause noise when driving on rough roads, as well as abnormal sounds during driving and braking. The stabilizer bar suppresses body roll: When the left and right wheels of the car pass over different road bumps or potholes, it generates roll resistance to inhibit body roll. Types of stabilizer bars: Front lower control arm stabilizer bar (original equipment), toe adjustment stabilizer bar (original equipment), front shock tower strut bar (commonly known as 'top bar' in Hong Kong and Macau, optional), front crossmember stabilizer bar (commonly known as 'front lower bar', optional), etc.
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