Hey I have a 2003 Honda Civic Si. I am experiencing a knocking noise in my suspension sometimes when I turn. Its loudest when I am stationary and when I go onto hard dips my suspension tends to knock a bit. This only happens SOMETIMES.

What can it be? New bushings? New struts?

 

Is the car lowered?

 

Yeah I use to be slammed. But I just raised it. I really hope its not my steering rack since I know EP/DC5 are notorious for steering rack fails when slammed

 

Im still lower than stock. Probably 2 inches all around right now.

 

Could be the axle....are you on springs or coilovers?

 

Lower ball joint binding will make that noise, as will the strut plate.

Since you've modified the suspension, you will need to check all the parts that were monkeyed with for damage/improper install. The spring could be a culprit too if it is rotating on its perch.

 

Hmm I doubt its the spring because it sounds more like a metal on metal knock. How can I tell if the lower ball joint needs replacing by looking at it?

 

Im on coilovers. I went to the shop the other day and they said it wasnt the axle. The guy didnt do a legit inspection because he was busy but he said forsure it isnt the axle.

 

I just jacked up my car and did the test. I shook the wheel left and right and there was a lot of play compared to shaking it up and down. I need new tie rods. Thanks for helping me out guys

 

I have the same problem, So you guys say that I should Jack up the car and play around or shake the problem wheel to see where the problem lies?

 

Make sure the locking perch is tight