92 s13 front end knocking need help to fix!

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sleek_240
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Joined: Tue May 11, 2010 2:11 pm
Car: 1992 s13 240sx

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my front end has been knocking when the weight shifts from left to right when im driving. ive already replaced my sway bar links and my inner and outter tie rods. ive also replaced my tie rod bushings.

anyone have any ideass of what i could check???


Evaprototype
Posts: 10
Joined: Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:52 am
Car: '90 NA 2+0 Z32
'01 Xterra Extreme Edition
Location: Charlotte, NC

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I'd take a look at your ball joints, they're the usual culprits. But make sure to grab the FSM FA (front suspension) section and go through and check all the connecting points.

sleek_240
Posts: 32
Joined: Tue May 11, 2010 2:11 pm
Car: 1992 s13 240sx

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my ball joints have no play in them...

rivera01
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Joined: Sat Jun 26, 2010 2:09 pm
Car: S14 240sx SR20DET
Location: Ohio

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Jack up the front of the car and grab the wheel at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock postions and shake side to side (this checks tie-rods), noting play.
Next, grab at the 4-5 o'clock location, placing 1 hand on the outside and 1 on the inside of the wheel and pull in and out (this checks the ball joint), noting play.
Next, grab the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock locations and push top foward and pull bottom out, switching between pushing and pulling top to bottom (checks wheel bearing), noting play.
Next, go under the car check control arm bushing, tension rod bushings, etc. for wear or seperation. Also, randomly grab and shake and pull on things to see if they are loose.

Good luck,
Eric - Veracity Automotive/Racing


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