suspension just installed but big problem and I need help!!

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GuSpeed
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I just installed KYB AGX shocks and Tein S-Tech. After installing I went for a drive. As I backed out of the drive-way, and having my steering turned all the way to the right, I hear this clunking noise. Same noise when I turn all the way to the left.

After driving the noise got quietier but it's still there, when I stop and turned the wheel to the right or left all the way.

What is this noise? Thanks


Meantime
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1) Springs aren't seated properly on perches2) Front upper mounts are shot3) Something wasn't tightened to spec.

Those are what I would look for first.

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yup, what he said, did u retain the bumpstops?

-Dan

xyoufailmex
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Hmm, some springs/shocks require a certain offset, could that be our problem?

GuSpeed
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but it only happen when I am stopped, and turn the wheel full lock to the right or left. Could what you said be the problems?

I'm pretty sure I installed the suspension correct.

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And I'm pretty sure 1), 2) or 3) is the source of your problem. Did you have this noise before you did the install?

If you're sure everything in the struts are fine, then examine the ball joints, tie rods, etc.

GuSpeed
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my girlfriend said that she heard a noise when turning the wheel full lock to the right or left sometimes before. And I thought that may be true.

I had my friend take a look at it, and no noise, this is werid. Sometimes it makes this clunk noise when the wheel is turned full lock and sometimes it doesn't make any noise.

It doesn't happen when I drive just when doing full lock turns. Could this be a tie rod problem?

ILikeMy240sx
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There is a little notch on top "cover" of the spring and that is supposed to point towards the engine. Make sure thats done correctly

GuSpeed
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what happens if it's not?

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the noise went away. Isn't that werid?


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