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hi folks,

couple of questions for the learned amongst us.

1. Suspension bounce.

When I go over a sudden drop like a drive way. or a large bump, the steering kick back is quite severe. And there's a big rattle that comes out of the front suspension. Kind of like the spring is unloading because the dampers are worn out.

Seeing how it's been 3 years since I changed the suspension, I suspect I am up for some new dampers.


2. Clicking noise from front wheels

When turning right, I can hear a clicking noise that comes from the front right wheel assembly. Like a worn CV joint but there are not CV joints there.

I took the wheel off and checked the bolts on my brake calipers etc. Checked for play in the bearing and there didn't seem to be any.

Any thoughts ?

What, if any, suspension modifications have you done to the car? What model is it?

pixola wrote:1. Suspension bounce.

When I go over a sudden drop like a drive way. or a large bump, the steering kick back is quite severe. And there's a big rattle that comes out of the front suspension. Kind of like the spring is unloading because the dampers are worn out.

Seeing how it's been 3 years since I changed the suspension, I suspect I am up for some new dampers.

Depends how you drive the car, how many km and where. I'm not familiar with "parts unknown". Maybe the steering rack is loose/broken.

pixola wrote:2. Clicking noise from front wheels

When turning right, I can hear a clicking noise that comes from the front right wheel assembly. Like a worn CV joint but there are not CV joints there.

I took the wheel off and checked the bolts on my brake calipers etc. Checked for play in the bearing and there didn't seem to be any.

Any thoughts ?

Bearing, stone in tyre, loose brake component.

Sounds like you need to take it to a reputable suspension specialist in wherever land.

It's a King Spring Coilover suspension, and a Whiteline 24mm sway bar up front. It feels like the whole wheel becomes unloaded when I hit a sharp bounce.

The brakes are AP 4 pistons and the rotors are 295 x 28mm 2 piece.

Hmmm. Don't know anything about King coil overs. A good look over by an expert is needed here IMHO.

With a 24mm sway, my money would be on control arm bushes (probably the lower fronts).

Get a large screwdriver or pry bar between the chassis and the control arm/wishbone and check for an abnormal amount of play. Usually more than 3 mm and they're dead, but the manual may have specific tolerences listed.

Would also be a good idea to get it up on a hoist and run over it with a socket or two.

Are you on std or aftermarket wheels ?

Wòó

I'm starting to get some clinks and clunks too.

Perhaps we need our cars on the hoist at the next 2nd Wed of month afterwork meeting at Wheelspin?