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    Suspension noise diagnosis

    I need to do the suspension refresh - plan on doing this one http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...miles-10-years however probably will skip the front control arms as those were done a while back - but haven't gotten around to it given a very short commute.

    I've noticed my car seems to make a knocking noise going over most bumps. A partially depressed manhole cover is a good example of something that would produce a slight knock/thud from the suspension, not the tire itself.

    Will this go away post-refresh most likely? Any likely suspects r.e. what's causing the noise?

    Thanks

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    Is the noise from the front or the rear?

    If front, then could be fcabs, end links or the strut mounts

    If rear, then similarly could be rtabs, end links or the shock mounts themselves...




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    I'm inclined to say front. But since front is what hits the bump first maybe that's just what I hear more. Sounds like all of those items - with the possible exception of FCABs which I replaced not too long ago - are going to be replaced with the refresh so it should go away.

    Any Charlotte, NC located members with adequate tools want to help me with the DIY? Would love to learn about working on these cars and happy to make it worth your while.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsk040 View Post
    I'm inclined to say front. But since front is what hits the bump first maybe that's just what I hear more. Sounds like all of those items - with the possible exception of FCABs which I replaced not too long ago - are going to be replaced with the refresh so it should go away.

    Any Charlotte, NC located members with adequate tools want to help me with the DIY? Would love to learn about working on these cars and happy to make it worth your while.
    Uptown Charlotte checking in with more tools than time. You can borrow anything you need, but me finding the time to help is more difficult. Spenser is in South Charlotte and has a similar clunk that he's chasing. Maybe you guys could compare?

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    As Pizza mentioned, I'm down in South Charlotte near Ballantyne. I'm starting operation suspension overhaul soon, and I too am chasing down a phantom sound. I have a couple ideas, but I'm happy to compare sounds and see if we can chase it down.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsk040 View Post
    I need to do the suspension refresh - plan on doing this one http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...miles-10-years however probably will skip the front control arms as those were done a while back - but haven't gotten around to it given a very short commute.

    I've noticed my car seems to make a knocking noise going over most bumps. A partially depressed manhole cover is a good example of something that would produce a slight knock/thud from the suspension, not the tire itself.

    Will this go away post-refresh most likely? Any likely suspects r.e. what's causing the noise?

    Thanks
    hard to say without driving the car, but normal clunks are caused by:

    - a bad ball joint
    - a bad swaybar endlink
    - a bad strut or shock (depending on if the clunk is in the front or rear)

    if you're refreshing enough parts, you'll cure it.
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    FCABs can cause a clunking sound too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnrando View Post
    FCABs can cause a clunking sound too.
    generally for me they always generated a slight tug in the steering wheel under light braking, but no noise - i guess they would have to be REALLY bad to make noise.
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    About how long does it take to put in shocks/struts and all the associated hardware if I were to undertake this project with another member?

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    The first time I did the shocks/struts it took me about two days on my car, but I was taking my time. When I did the same replacement on my sister's car it took me an afternoon. Having an impact wrench sped up the process immensely. Also, be sure to take pictures of the front strut assemblies i.e. the front strut with the strut mount and spring all together before you disassemble it. I made the mistake on my car of assembling the left strut with components for the right side...sort of. But it meant I had to completely disassemble the front strut assembly all over again.

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