96 S14 front suspension clank

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Gearhead_42
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Joined: Sat Aug 03, 2002 12:59 pm
Car: 1990 SM Coupe, 1996 240sx DD

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I've developed a severe "Clonk" (that's the best word to describe the noise) in the front suspension when driving over bumpy terrain at low speeds. Pulling into my driveway, driving through the yard, gravel alleyways, etc. You can also feel a bit of it when on the brakes lightly such as creeping up at a stop light

I've raised the car in the air but cannot get any noises out of it with the suspension at full droop. No obvious looseness as in worn tie rod ends or lower ball joints. No loose or broken sway bar mounts.

The car is stock except for Tokico Blue struts, Eibach Pro-kit springs (1"drop) SS brake lines and poly tension rod bushings. Currently at around 122K miles

Any thoughts? My best guess prior was sway bar, but that seems to be out...

Thanks-Dan


NISTECH
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Joined: Sun May 25, 2003 4:17 am

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I was gonna say tension rods but you have changed them. Maybe excessive end force adjustment in the P/S rack??? when the front end is off the ground grab your tire and try to turn it back and forth in a jerking manner. If it clunks thats likely your problem.


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