Installed springs now a clunk
6/24/13, 02:52 PM
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Installed springs now a clunk
Well I went and installed the s&t lowering springs from American muscle along with some wheels and a slp loudmouth axle back. Car looks and sound great... But unfortunately when I went to go drive it the front end now had a clunk over bumps.
Everything I have read say to check sway bar end links and the strut mount. I noticed that when tightening the sway bar end link that the bushing is torn.
So I have to replace it anyway an I got some replacement end links. I also ordered some strut mounts. So basically I have to re do the whole front spring install again. I have read that a loose sway bar end link can cause a clunk, I went in and tightened with a breaker bar though so I don't thinks it's loose. Anyway other help or suggestions is appreciated. I also plan on trying to bounce the car
Manually to try and re create the noise
Everything I have read say to check sway bar end links and the strut mount. I noticed that when tightening the sway bar end link that the bushing is torn.
So I have to replace it anyway an I got some replacement end links. I also ordered some strut mounts. So basically I have to re do the whole front spring install again. I have read that a loose sway bar end link can cause a clunk, I went in and tightened with a breaker bar though so I don't thinks it's loose. Anyway other help or suggestions is appreciated. I also plan on trying to bounce the car
Manually to try and re create the noise
6/24/13, 11:56 PM
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NYGMEN, I guess you found the problem. I swapped my suspension a month ago and had clunking afterwards and I guess I didn't tighten up the strut links enough and I had clunking.
I also had a vibration at speeds over 30mph and rattling. That all went away when I swapped the front LCAs. I feel like my 06 is better than new now, when I go around sharp turns it feels like I'm on rails.
On another note my son in his Acura tried to make a sharp turn and ended up on the sidewalk with a bent LCA. So much for imports.
I also had a vibration at speeds over 30mph and rattling. That all went away when I swapped the front LCAs. I feel like my 06 is better than new now, when I go around sharp turns it feels like I'm on rails.
On another note my son in his Acura tried to make a sharp turn and ended up on the sidewalk with a bent LCA. So much for imports.
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Well I went and installed the s&t lowering springs from American muscle along with some wheels and a slp loudmouth axle back. Car looks and sound great... But unfortunately when I went to go drive it the front end now had a clunk over bumps.
Everything I have read say to check sway bar end links and the strut mount. I noticed that when tightening the sway bar end link that the bushing is torn.
So I have to replace it anyway an I got some replacement end links. I also ordered some strut mounts. So basically I have to re do the whole front spring install again. I have read that a loose sway bar end link can cause a clunk, I went in and tightened with a breaker bar though so I don't thinks it's loose. Anyway other help or suggestions is appreciated. I also plan on trying to bounce the car
Manually to try and re create the noise
Everything I have read say to check sway bar end links and the strut mount. I noticed that when tightening the sway bar end link that the bushing is torn.
So I have to replace it anyway an I got some replacement end links. I also ordered some strut mounts. So basically I have to re do the whole front spring install again. I have read that a loose sway bar end link can cause a clunk, I went in and tightened with a breaker bar though so I don't thinks it's loose. Anyway other help or suggestions is appreciated. I also plan on trying to bounce the car
Manually to try and re create the noise
A damaged bushing or loose bolt will definitely cause some clunking noises. It sounds like you already got it all figured out and are ready to go! Please let me know if you have any further questions or need some assistance in the near future.
Our Mustang Experts are here Monday-Friday from 9AM-9PM EST and Saturdays from 9AM-5:30PM EST. If you want to hit them up, their number is 866.727.1266. I can also have one of them call you directly.
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