Suspension knocks
Nov 22, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Suspension knocks
I'm getting a knocking sound from my front passenger side wheel area when driving at any speed over bumps, even small ones. Advice?
Nov 22, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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From: Minnesota
Year?, milage?, strut gone south?
Nov 22, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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From: Cincinnati
Nov 23, 2010 | 01:21 AM
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Did you just buy it brand new?
Nov 23, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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2008 Mini S. 40,000 miles. Don't know what shape struts are in.
Nov 23, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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From: Seattle
One of the first things I'd look for would be a 1) loose wheel lug/bolt, 2) swaybar endlink, 3) swaybar bushing, 4) brake caliper.
Nov 23, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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ScottRuggles
Did you just buy it brand new?
You drove 25 freaking thousand miles with the shipping blocks on? Holy crap
Nov 23, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
Also have them check the engine and transmission mounts, that's what fixed mine...
Nov 27, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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From: Houston, Tejas
Sounds like the drop links for the sway bar. Tighten upper and lower on both sides and your noise should go away.
Nov 27, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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ScottRuggles
Did you just buy it brand new?
I bet you thought you had the best 'sport' suspension ever!
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