Slight clunk in front left suspension

[bova80]

either its all in my head or something in my suspension is broke. when ever i'm turning left or right and hit a bump i can feel a slight clunk in the wheel which seems like its coming from the driver side front. i don't think its the strut so i'm thinking maybe sway bar? i'm getting my upper control arm on that side replaced wednesday so i'll have my mechanic check it out. but anyone else have something like this?

[markfioretto@gmail.com]

check the sway bar endlinks.

if they have been damaged in some way they will clunk.

I know mine are clunking like hell right now because I busted both of them when installing my rpm streets.

Either that or check the bolt in the middle of the top of the strut tower... the nut that actually goes on the strut.

that will clunk if you dont have it tightened down all the way.

[bova80]

ok thanks i'll check those. i've had my rpm streets installed since january so wasn't sure if something just loosened up or broke.

[long101]

I get the exact same thing on my car and I have stock suspension. Its been like this for a good 6 months. Its really annoying and kind of feel like the cars disconnected. Its when your going fairly slow, correct? Can you feel it when you go to give it a bit of gas in 1st gear and turning the wheel?

[bova80]

i can basically feel it over bumps and when turning and hitting any slight pump. its mainly felt in the steering wheel. can't really hear it much cause my exhaust is to damn loud, haha.

[long101]

QUOTE (bova80 @ Jul 6 2009, 11:44 AM)

i can basically feel it over bumps and when turning and hitting any slight pump. its mainly felt in the steering wheel. can't really hear it much cause my exhaust is to damn loud, haha.[/b]

Ya im almost postive I have the same thing. For the love of god if you figure out what it is please let me know. Im about to pull my hair out over it.

[bova80]

after driving home from work i definite feel it more in the steering wheel then anything else.

[markfioretto@gmail.com]

QUOTE (bova80 @ Jul 6 2009, 04:01 PM)

after driving home from work i definite feel it more in the steering wheel then anything else.[/b]

i'll pay attention to see if i feel it in the steering wheel when i drive...


if thats the case then i'd say check out those endlinks.

[bova80]

just checked my endlinks and they are both still attached from what i can tell. i'll take a closer look at stuff wednesday when its on a left.

[FORZDA 1]

QUOTE (bova80 @ Jul 6 2009, 01:23 PM)

either its all in my head or something in my suspension is broke. when ever i'm turning left or right and hit a bump i can feel a slight clunk in the wheel which seems like its coming from the driver side front. i don't think its the strut so i'm thinking maybe sway bar? i'm getting my upper control arm on that side replaced wednesday so i'll have my mechanic check it out. but anyone else have something like this?[/b]

There is a TSB about the clunk in the steering wheel. It is caused by lack of or too light weight grease in the sliding sections of the column. They take it apart and apply heavier grease and reassemble...

The sliding section is to allow the column to collapse when your chest hits the steering wheel at max g in a forwrd crash....

Hey did you get the control arm today?