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Re: Rear suspension clunk #1379763 09/27/05 02:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 508 Rhode Island J jd2-98s Veteran CEG\'er
jd2-98s Veteran CEG\'er J Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 508 Rhode Island	Originally posted by RogerB: So I guess I have the same problem, but I'm curious as to what, exactly, about preloaded bushings causes the clunking? I lowered the rear about an inch. I did not r&r the whole subframe, so the bushings should be at their stock deflection angle, so now under slight strain. Well I can't say for sure not doing the preload would cause that noise, but you will have premature bushing failure. I found my CD changer was hitting the rear deck and the speaker boxes where banging around after going with stiffer setup. Roads suck around here. Also I found the jack loose and a air ratchet in the trunk... Not saying this is the case but other things to check around for. Unless you know for sure it's outside and under the car. Car is in the alignment shop right now. JD a.k.a Fingers "Don't Panic" '98 Contour GL 2.0L VCT ATX 88k '98 Contour LX 2.5L MTX 120k Street racing can kill just less of a chance with a 2.0

Re: Rear suspension clunk #1379764 10/01/05 12:01 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 508 Rhode Island J jd2-98s Veteran CEG\'er
jd2-98s Veteran CEG\'er J Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 508 Rhode Island	Another posible source of clunking noise right after upgrading the suspension to a more firm one.. Is exhaust swinging more and hitting the body of the car somewhere. Just something else to check for. grab your muffler and swing it side to side to see if it has too much movement and is hitting. JD JD a.k.a Fingers "Don't Panic" '98 Contour GL 2.0L VCT ATX 88k '98 Contour LX 2.5L MTX 120k Street racing can kill just less of a chance with a 2.0

Re: Rear suspension clunk #1379765 10/01/05 06:57 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 343 Lancaster PA; Harrisonburg VA C csvt99 CEG\'er
csvt99 CEG\'er C Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 343 Lancaster PA; Harrisonburg VA	Thanks, I'll check it out 99 T-green svt K&N & heatshield Opt. y-pipe Borla Superchip DMD Magnecore wires Metal impeller water pump BAT / Bilstein kit 21mm BAT bar w/ boxed subframe 215/45/ZR17 Toyo Proxes FZ on Rage 5.0's jimmkreider@yahoo.com

Re: Rear suspension clunk #1379766 10/03/05 03:16 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 343 Lancaster PA; Harrisonburg VA C csvt99 CEG\'er
csvt99 CEG\'er C Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 343 Lancaster PA; Harrisonburg VA	Checked the exhaust, its not that. I think I'm going to unbolt the endlinks from the sway bar and drive around like that and see if it still makes the noise... 99 T-green svt K&N & heatshield Opt. y-pipe Borla Superchip DMD Magnecore wires Metal impeller water pump BAT / Bilstein kit 21mm BAT bar w/ boxed subframe 215/45/ZR17 Toyo Proxes FZ on Rage 5.0's jimmkreider@yahoo.com

Re: Rear suspension clunk #1379767 10/08/05 07:15 PM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 343 Lancaster PA; Harrisonburg VA C csvt99 CEG\'er
csvt99 CEG\'er C Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 343 Lancaster PA; Harrisonburg VA	Well...the sound is definately coming from the sway bar rubbing against the sub frame. I put the car up on the lift, preloaded the control arms (wasn't done before) and put new BAT bushings on the sway bar. I also tried to square up the U-brackets a little (the ones that hold the sway bar). While the noise is gone is, I'm pretty sure it is going to come back. 1) last time i had the bar off the noise dissapeared and came back in 3 miles worth of driving 2)the bar is still pretty much touching the rear subframe The only thing I can think to do now is to take it back to the shop on monday and have them do something to get the sway bar further away from the sub frame...maybe something with the U-brackets...I don't know 99 T-green svt K&N & heatshield Opt. y-pipe Borla Superchip DMD Magnecore wires Metal impeller water pump BAT / Bilstein kit 21mm BAT bar w/ boxed subframe 215/45/ZR17 Toyo Proxes FZ on Rage 5.0's jimmkreider@yahoo.com

Re: Rear suspension clunk #1379768 10/11/05 04:09 PM
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 644 Burlington, Ontario D delmar_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er
delmar_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er D Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 644 Burlington, Ontario	Originally posted by csvt99: The only thing I can think to do now is to take it back to the shop on monday and have them do something to get the sway bar further away from the sub frame...maybe something with the U-brackets...I don't know I just about did the same thing when I located my clunking. It was the "collars" on the sway bar itself, the metal bushings that are clamped onto the sway bar. I didn't realize that they can move side-to-side over time as the bar wears. To see if this is your problem, all you need to do is bolt up the sway bar BEFORE attaching it to the end links and check for side-to-side motion of the bar. If it moves AT ALL (I had 1/2" of movement) it WILL clunk. To remedy the problem, simply hammer the collars toward the middle of the vehicle (gently and evenly, of course - both sides) until the bar no longer moves side-to-side. Hope that helps. It solved my clunking. 1999 Red / Tan SVT #1969 of 2760 Built 4/21/99 K&N, DMD, FMS Wires, ES Insert / Bushings, PF End Links 17" FSVT 5-Spokes Factory Spoiler 35% Tint All Around

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