3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

clunking from front end?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-21-03, 10:58 AM
  #1  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
yellowy2kc5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: DFW
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
clunking from front end?

Anyone know what would cause a clunking in the front driver side during slow turns and braking? I've done a search and seen sway bar bushings mentioned-any other likely causes? The car has 160k miles on it so I assume something is just worn out I couldn't feel anything that seemed real loose when I jacked the car up to look around. The steering also feels slightly loose on the highway, but not too bad. I assume this is also related to some worn bushings. I plan to replace all the bushings in the future, but for now I just want to fix the clunking. Thanks for any input.

Eric
Old 06-21-03, 04:39 PM
  #2  
-.-

 
speed7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
On my 85 the bushings in the front end just needed to be tightened. Then that stopped all noises. I hear the same thing in my FD I just got so I'll take it in and have them do that or just replace then with engergy suspension.
Old 06-22-03, 09:27 AM
  #3  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
yellowy2kc5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: DFW
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks, I'm pretty sure it is the bushings, I was hoping to only have to replace whichever ones were the culprit though, but considering the cars mileage a whole new set is probably in order anyway
Old 06-22-03, 01:01 PM
  #4  
Back on the road again!

iTrader: (4)
 
Svelte_7's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 447
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I had the same clunking you're talking about and I had to replace both of the lower A-arms bushings on each side and the passenger side end-link.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FD7KiD
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
15
02-26-21 10:12 PM
NCross
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
9
08-29-15 01:55 PM
Michael Mansour
New Member RX-7 Technical
7
08-18-15 03:13 AM



Quick Reply: clunking from front end?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:44 AM.