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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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'97 accord w/ koni orange and eibach pro kit. Made this popping sound ever since the day I had it lowered. Spring isolators, sway bar bushings and endlinks replaced. Anyone have a clue what could cause this sound?

Here's a video of the dreaded sound. It makes the same sound when I'm driving but goes away at higher speeds.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM0JK...ature=youtu.be

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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 01:20 AM
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hmmm, you cant isolate the sound coming from a specific area? When my car was really low the uca banging on the shock tower made a similar sound.

Easiest way would be have your friend bounce your car while you try and locate where the noise is coming from
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 04:22 PM
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Yeah I got someone to push down while I listened. Sounds like it's coming from the top of the assembly. My car isn't that low, so I don't think it's hitting the uca. I'm thinking maybe the mount?
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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From the looks of the video, your driver side top mount seems to have some free play in it while you were bouncing the car. Double check that.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 10:25 PM
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So just replace the upper and lower mounts?? I just wanted to make sure that's what it is before I buy the part(s) and get my mechanic to install them. I don't have a spring compressor or an impact gun so I can't do it myself.
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 01:33 AM
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Don't go blindly buying parts, why don't you remove the wheel and check the wheel well?
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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Update: It's fixed :D The pestering sound is gone!!! I got moog upper and lower rubber strut mounts with the washers put in. Also got energy suspension sway bar endlinks put in. They make a huge difference in cornering stability.
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