I have a small issue. I had some clunking noises while turning at low speeds from both ends, and since I dont know if they were ever replaced I put in some new axles on both sides. However, for some reason there still seems to be a clunking noise on the passenger side. The CV noise i only noticed when i put in some budget Skunk2 upper control arms. I only run -5 degrees of camber, and around 20-30 mph the car seems to shake a little bit after the new axles too. I'm sure i installed them correctly (it was a first time doing this for me). Thinking of investing in some quality control arms soon but would like it to last me a little longer.

Any help is welcome

 

Do you how to test for bad ball joints?

 

Lower joints seemed good when i pulled them out, but i have no idea of the mileage on them. So maybe. Havent heard of another way to test them other than moving them around when unbolted

 

What car?

 

2000 Civic SI

 

You haven't mentioned the intermediate shaft.

 

didnt mess with that. but because the noise is from the passenger side i didnt think that could be a symptom

 

How are you so sure? Locating noises in a moving car can be very tricky.

 

Without hearing the clunk, it’s a little tricky to diag online. Check bushings. On the lower control arm, sway bar bushings and end links If your car has it. Double check tighteness of the upper control arm that you installed. The two bolts that hold the arm to the body. And not sure what you meant by checking the ball joint when it’s unbolted, but raise your front end up and grab your tire. Move side to side then up and down. See if there is any give.

 

thats just where it seems to be coming from. could be the halfshaft. i guess i should have just replaced that too

 

will do. lower control arm bushings could be it. i guess this starts the rabbit hole of replacing more and more parts...

 

There’s no sense in replacing parts you don’t have too. You’ll spend more money than you want and still have a noisy car. Get the front end off the ground and start trying to see if you can move anything.