Suspension Front clunking at low speeds, straight or turning

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Oct 14, 2007 | 08:21 PM

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Front clunking at low speeds, straight or turning

I have a clunking sound coming from the front of the car at slow speeds. It doesn't matter if I'm turning or going straight. It has become worse in just the last couple days. I have lifted the car twice and checked all the suspension, links, arms and sway bars and everything is tight. I sometimes get a clunk when I turn the wheel all the way to the left or right when the car is not moving. Can anyone help me? I was thinking it could be the passenger side drive shaft, I have heard they go out often.
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Oct 15, 2007 | 07:19 AM

ScottinBend

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How are the front control arm bushings?

Oct 15, 2007 | 08:34 AM

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I had the same problem after I installed my coilovers (on the driverside). Took an air rachet to the top nut and the clunking went away. The nut that holds the strut to the camber plate.

Oct 15, 2007 | 09:47 AM

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I had the same problem after I installed my coilovers (on the driverside). Took an air rachet to the top nut and the clunking went away. The nut that holds the strut to the camber plate.

I didn't check that yet. I have had that on other cars but it was right away. There were no noises for weeks. I will do that today.
Thanks Bro,
Mario

Oct 15, 2007 | 10:12 AM

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CV's?

http://www.innerauto.com/Auto_Part/CV_Boot/

Oct 15, 2007 | 06:52 PM

mini-ff

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I didn't check that yet. I have had that on other cars but it was right away. There were no noises for weeks. I will do that today.
Thanks Bro,
Mario

Hopefully it's something that easy

Oct 15, 2007 | 08:09 PM

MotorMouth

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234 WHP may have something to do with it

psst.. this is 2nd gen forum =)

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Oct 15, 2007 | 10:41 PM

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234 WHP may have something to do with it

psst.. this is 2nd gen forum =)

LOL, the car goes into the shop tomorrow for softer Cross springs, Air/fuel gauge, SS brakes lines and hopefully fix the clunk. At least for sure I know its not the drive shaft.
Thanks for your help guys and sorry about putting it in the R56 forum, but we are all brothers.
Mario

Oct 18, 2007 | 09:16 AM

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No more clunking, I picked my car up last night and the clunking is gone! The mechanic replaced my 400lb springs for softer 300lb. The ride is better but now I need spacers.
Mario