*clunk clunk*
02-21-2005, 07:33 PM
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Re: *clunk clunk*
I had a smililar problem when going over rough roads/RR tracks back in July, & it was my tie rod ends. I replaced them with the heavy duty ones from ECS Tuning, & it has been great ever since. Sounds like you're having more symptoms than I did though. Just thought I'd add it to the bag of suggestions anyway.
02-21-2005, 09:12 PM
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My toes are hurting
Believe me, I've kicked the crap out of this car by now. I've tapped, pried, knocked, karate-chopped, and I have cursed. Stabilzer bar and bushings are rock solid. Pads don't move. I'll check the metal clips on the caliper one more time.
02-21-2005, 09:15 PM
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New tie rod ends went in about a month ago
Mine looked like hell. A week after I replaced the noise started. I replaced front pads and rotors a couple weeks earlier.
02-21-2005, 11:02 PM
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I would've known that had I been here more often, huh??? ;-)
I don't try to pretend that I know a lot about suspension issues because my experience is limited in that area. Audio is more my forte.
02-22-2005, 02:48 AM
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I found the judo chop to be the most effective ;)
I also learned that when hitting the wheel with the heel of my hand to hit the tire, not the edge of the rim. That was a painful mistake to say the least 
I had an arc shaped bruise on my hand for a lil while after that one...
I had an arc shaped bruise on my hand for a lil while after that one...
02-22-2005, 04:25 AM
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You mean you'd read my posts? :-P
My tie rod ends looked nasty, especially the right one. I was like one sharp turn away from certain death.
<img src="http://tinypic.com/1g1vf9">
<img src="http://tinypic.com/1g1vf9">