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Old 02-08-2012, 07:46 PM
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Default Clunking noise after putting springs in

Just put some low king springs in my subi today went well but now theiris a bit of clunking noise when I turn I put the camber pretty vertical all nuts and bolts are tight wondering if a wheel alignment will sort this
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Old 02-08-2012, 07:51 PM
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How old are the struts?
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Old 02-08-2012, 08:39 PM
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are you sure the spring is fitted properly ?, and have you re used the rubber seats from the old springs, top and bottom ?
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The car is 2006 only 60000kms maybe I have to pull it apart again yer re used rubber seats
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swaybar links may be stuffed and you're only noticing it now they are tensioned up more with the lowered springs

edit: is it coming from the back? struts might need regreasing if you have the inverted style ones
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