Clunking in the front end? Check the top hat nut
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Clunking in the front end? Check the top hat nut
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So I've had a clunking noise whenever I went over bumps. I've had the car up in the air more times than I can remember and couldn't figure it out.
I'm dropped on TeinSS and the adjustment screw for the damping has a rubber cap on it which hides the top hat nut from view. I thought maybe chaning the damping would make a difference and as I'm changing it on one of the coilovers I notice the nut on one side is torqued down much lower than the other one.
So torqued it down to the proper specs (thanks Tim) and no more clunk.
This will apply to those on stock suspension as well.
So I've had a clunking noise whenever I went over bumps. I've had the car up in the air more times than I can remember and couldn't figure it out.
I'm dropped on TeinSS and the adjustment screw for the damping has a rubber cap on it which hides the top hat nut from view. I thought maybe chaning the damping would make a difference and as I'm changing it on one of the coilovers I notice the nut on one side is torqued down much lower than the other one.
So torqued it down to the proper specs (thanks Tim) and no more clunk.
This will apply to those on stock suspension as well.
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Might try to do the fronts tonight.
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Here is Kris' thread on it: https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-116/suspension-modification-765843/
Here is Kris' thread on it: https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-116/suspension-modification-765843/
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you can develope `muscle memory` by trying to tighten a fitting with wrench or ratchet
See how much force it takes to hit resistance- thats torque spec
Now you have that amount trained into your brain and can recreate
thats how many techs do spark plugs--after a while you know what 14 pounds is with x force appplied to tool
in general- I would get to Harbor Freight Tools- correct tool for the job always on sale there- under 20 bucks
NOTE always self calibrate a torque wrench by testing it on tighten- same as muscle memory test- see what it reads, now you know the calibration error if any..a pound off at 14 isnt a big deal,,but 5 is
See how much force it takes to hit resistance- thats torque spec
Now you have that amount trained into your brain and can recreate
thats how many techs do spark plugs--after a while you know what 14 pounds is with x force appplied to tool
in general- I would get to Harbor Freight Tools- correct tool for the job always on sale there- under 20 bucks
NOTE always self calibrate a torque wrench by testing it on tighten- same as muscle memory test- see what it reads, now you know the calibration error if any..a pound off at 14 isnt a big deal,,but 5 is
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I had a similar problem with mine. It made noises when i turned the wheel and drove around bumps. I ended up replaces the front struts, struts mount bushings, upper control arm, and upper and lower ball joints to resolve the noise issue coming from the front suspension.
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