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Hey all, the only aftermarket suspension work I have done is I am lowered on Comptech springs. The springs ride good, no issues, had them on for a few months... about 2 weeks ago I noticed as I was backing out of my drive and turning the wheel I heard a real light, "pop, pop, pop, pop, pop" coming from the passenger front wheel. sound got a little louder, and now it's always.

It's only that wheel, and it's only when the wheels are turning back and forth (pulling into a parking spot, making a low speed turn, etc.) The springs are silent (I drive somewhat rough roads and they don't squeak or make noise).

it's ONLY that front right, and it's ONLY when turning the wheels. like, if I turn the wheel and hold that position and drive in circles it won't make the sound. similarly it won't make the sound if I'm driving straight and I have zero other noises. it's just a popping sound while actually turning the steering wheel and only front passenger.

pot holes... anyone who has ever been to Lexington, KY will vouch we have some of the worst roads ever... I've managed to miss 'em all I believe, but there have been one or two times where I've hit a rough/sharp edge on uneven pavement during road work. So it's possible.

The car drives straight as an arrow. So I'm stumped. I'm nervous about bringing it in (I hate going to the dealer), not to mention I have aftermarket springs, race header, reflash, etc. Don't really feel like hearing a bunch of mumbo jumbo about any of those items.

I'm wondering what is causing this sound. Any ideas? Thanks!

Rob

 

sorry, im not familiar with the 06 suspension. but i believe it has EPS, electronic power steering.

my guess would be to look in to that unfortunately. which is a bit technical i would assume, i really dont know much else about it.

otherwise, jsut do the normal troubleshooting of getting the car up on jackstands and checking out balljoints. but it repeatedly popping doesnt make sense, but who knows.

somethings definatley moving irregularly obviously. so take a peek underneath while someone is turning the wheel.

 

isnt the car under warranty, or not anymore cause you added an aftermarket item? you can always take it to the honda dealership.

 

update: so it does it while on the ground, while turning the wheel sitting still or while turning the wheel at low speeds... it does not do it during normal driving speeds (turning onto another road).

got it up on jackstands, doesn't do it anymore... there is still a slight tick, but it is so quiet it doesn't exist for all practical purposes.

we remove the strut/spring assembly, completely take it apart, reassemble it, and use lithium grease the hell out of it (the spring seat, the top, even the upper coils... anywhere anything could rub). put it back together, get it back on the ground... problem still exists. no boots appeared to be torn. I'm clueless... I don't know if I should ignore it or get it in for service.

 

put the stock springs on and go to the dealer.

 

not familiar at all with the 06's but the ticking while turning sounds like it could be the cv joint

 

is the rubber spacer in between the tophat and the spring still there? My car would clank and I noticed during a spring swap that I was missing the rubber that goes in between the spring and the tophat.

Also, I believe the tophats on mac-strut type front suspensions must be properly alligned with the bottom perch or else it will hit/rub against the chassis (inside of the wheel well) when you turn the wheel.

 

possible tie rod is dry under the boot?? or a ball joint...something...bushing is loose...i've heard this sound before when turning the steering wheel back and forth like say in the garage, but not on a honda, mostly other cars namelt domestic.