After installing the stock ITR suspension I started getting this weird clunking noise. Happens at any speed, Doesn't matter if I'm turning or just cruising in a straight line. I've searched and found that some people said it was the front swaybar causing the problem. But I don't see how it would've started just after installing the stock suspension. Then I saw another post that the shock could be turned the wrong direction. Anyone know how I could tell which direction they need to be in? Any help would be appreciated!

also, it seems to be coming from the front shocks

 

Weird. Never heard of the shock being turned in the wrong direction? IIRC if it has the stock springs on them, you want the color marks facing towards the outside. Just remembering from when I took mine out.

 

hmm, i'll jack it up and check right now. you're talking about the color marks on the side of the shock right?

and yes, stock springs. the suspension appears to only have a few thousand miles on it. they literally looked brand new when i unboxed them

 

No, the color marks on the spring, it should be preloaded enough for them not to spin. Talking about the purple and green marks on the springs ect. btw...

 

kk going to check it out now.

 

color markings are facing outward.

I think I might've found the culprit, my driverside cv axle boot is leaking =o

 

Bingo.

 

something that i need to fix asap or can it wait a few weeks?

 

it's one of those maybe it would last a few week kind of things, but i wouldn't risk it if i were you