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Old 02-12-08, 10:37 AM
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I drove to work today and when turning the wheel towards full lock I get a clunk coming from aroudn the wheels. Also when I go over speed bumps (slowish) I get a weird clunk/spring noise. I just had my struts/mounts, and springs replaced. Anyone have any ideas?

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Old 02-12-08, 12:16 PM
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one or more Axle need to be replaced, or ball joint. either way, VERY IMPORTANT you get this addressed!
Old 02-12-08, 01:39 PM
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I have the same kind of noise coming from my suspension after installing new struts/springsa.. Its a very annoying clunking noise and it happens pretty much every little bump I go over. I know its the rear strut mount because I had to replace it with a Gabrial strut mount a few days after putting my suspension on...

It started to make the same clunking noise on the exact same side a few weeks later Been like that for a couple of months now... its been in the -5 degree range for the past few months so I have to wait..

If it sounds like its just the strut mount then ur okay for now.. But def check it out if it sounds like something else.
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Don't go freaking out, it might be something as simple as a sway bar bushing.
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Originally Posted by BadViper22
Don't go freaking out, it might be something as simple as a sway bar bushing.
Right on!
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It was too dark to see if anything was rubbing, binding, loose, etc. tonight, but I was in a parking lot driving over speed bumps, and making full lock turns left and right and didn't hear any more noises the entire time. Maybe it was similar to those first few pops you get out of your back in the morning. I'll keep an ear out for sure. Thanks guys.
Old 02-12-08, 07:27 PM
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if it clicks when you're turning, there's a very good chance it's your CV joint
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