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Need help with front end clunking sound

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mransr

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same problem here too...right front clunking (esp. on rebound)

Eibachs, Tokiko Blues and Steeda C&C plates...
 

JOHNP

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Well, I have checked everything suggested in this thread and no luck.
 
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Had the same sound on a 03 GT with 4500 miles on it. Took it to the dealer, they replaced both A arms, said the bushings were the cause. No more noise after a quick stop or when turning the sterring wheel at slow speeds. Hope this helps ya!
 

JOHNP

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That's what I was thinking too. Thought either the a-arm bshings or the ball joints have gone bad. I guess I know what my next upgrade is going to be....
 

cracula69

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Also could be the solid metal bushing in your steeda c/c plates. They do wear out and are replaceable for a high price... I'm pulling those off & installing ones w/ polyurethane bushings asap!! They translated too much noise thru the strut tower anyhow!
 

cracula69

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You guys have any other ideas?
 

JOHNP

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Well, I still have the clunking sound. I am going to order new a-arm bushings, ball joints, and spring isolators next week. Hopefully this will stop the noise.
 

cracula69

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As I suspected! I swapped out the POS Steeda C/C plates w/ solid spherical bushings w/ Hotchkiss C/C plates w/ polyurethane bushings and.... NO NOISE. Crazy Horse in NJ did a great job (they also installed a Eaton Posi in there too). A++++
 

snoopy98

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could be your

lower control arm bushings have them checked out, mine was making a noise just like that and it was my bushings were bad got them replaced for free good luck
 

cracula69

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snoopy98- is that a '98 you're talkin about w/ bad bushings? A bit early if so. By the way anyone out there w/ rear coil over kits? I'm thinking about that along w/ fronts.
 
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