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Old 08-14-07, 09:59 AM
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Found the problem. The rear lower control arm on passenger side rear wheel has some play in it. About 1/16" or less. I am thinking if there is a bushing to replace, or I have to replace the whole rod. Or I can simple tighten up the nut.

Lexmex, I remember you did some thing like that on the front wheel, right? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by jimmouse
Found the problem. The rear lower control arm on passenger side rear wheel has some play in it. About 1/16" or less. I am thinking if there is a bushing to replace, or I have to replace the whole rod. Or I can simple tighten up the nut.

Lexmex, I remember you did some thing like that on the front wheel, right? Thanks.
I ended up forking out the cash and getting the whole arm. I never did find an easy way to replace the bushing, but if it ever goes out again, I will. I replaced the arms on both sides.

I never found a real way to tighten it.
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Old 08-14-07, 12:13 PM
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Here is the picture of mine.
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Now yours you might be able to get the bushing out, but the setup of mine was impossible.
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I search all over the internet. No one sell the bushing seperately. It looks like I have to replace the whole arm, about $100.
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Originally Posted by sktn77a
I have the same thing - my case, it's "sticktion" the strut piston rod sticking to and rubbing against the seal. The shock absorbers themselves are working just fine but the seals stick a little and so do this. My car is out of warranty so I'm just living with it
This is the best answer I've got so far considering I've changed every front suspension component and still have the crackling sounds over minor bumps
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I am just finding problem with new coil overs after 2 weeks of use will be jacking up car tomorrow and working out what is wrong as have always had problem with regular suspension set up and only solved it before i went to coil overs. I am going to sort this out no matter what.
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