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Old Jun 20, 2001 | 11:48 PM
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Ok, this is the problem. Whenever I go over bumps, the driver's side suspension makes a clanking sound that sounds like a bolt is loose or something. However, when I checked, everything was tight. I tried to see where the sounds were coming from and the only thing that make a slight sound was the drive axle when i tried to push it back and forth. So I have no idea what the hell is making the sound...any ideas?
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Old Jun 21, 2001 | 12:40 AM
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Default Re: weird suspension sounds (Phuc yiu)

What setup are you using? (you know... what springs, coil-overs, shocks etc etc.?)
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Old Jun 21, 2001 | 08:15 PM
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Default Re: weird suspension sounds (iambrian)

I have H&R sport springs with 1.7 drop, with koni yellows. The springs are sitting on the lowest perch on the konis. I thought it was the shock bottoming out..but its not...because its not even that low...so i still have no idea!!
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 01:26 AM
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Default Re: weird suspension sounds (Phuc yiu)

i don't know but my whole car squeeks whenever i am driving over a speedbump or anything raised, the front and back squeeks, and i sprayed every joint with Honda Silicone Grease
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 09:26 PM
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its not really a sqeaking sound as much as a ka-tunk sound when i go over bumps..so i duno...any ideas?
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 10:09 PM
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Not too sure, but it could be the top cap on the struts.
If the rear struts are removed sometimes paint that is the
color of the car will be evident on the cap.
I know the rears have a tendency to make a slight *klunk* when
the seal a the top gets worn or if the adhesive fails and the seal
slides out to a place where it is ineffective. It is not really a seal
but a squishy, almost foam ring that is glued to the top of the cap.
If it is loose, you can caulk it back in place. When dry, tighten the
everything back up on the car and go test it out.
I can think of what else it might be.
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 10:10 PM
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Oops, re-read your problem and it is front driver side related.
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Old Jun 25, 2001 | 09:33 PM
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Default Re: weird suspension sounds (Leejen)

It could be the rubber piece under the cap on the front struts too right? Oh well, I'm going to take them apart and check it out one of these days. Thanks
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