Clunking noise when hitting bumps...which parts needed?
12-20-14, 02:33 AM
#16
I'm ready to do the LCA bushings now. It sounds like they can be replaced without requiring an entirely new LCA or alignment..
12-20-14, 10:35 AM
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Your control arms usually go first. On the lower control arms there are two bushing. A smaller polyurethane that is non replaceable without the arm. The larger oil filled bushing you can buy separately and have it pressed in and out. The alignment should be done for it to be ideal and prevent uneven tire wear. It changed the alignment on my car.
08-18-15, 11:05 AM
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My car had leaking front air struts and cracked front LCA bushings. Over any road imperfections, the car would shake and rattle and the steering wheel would shake uncontrollably. I was regretting my decision to purchase this used car while this was happening. Once I got my struts and bushings, I hoped that the steering vibration and unsettled ride would stop. Thankfully, it did. Note, this was after I replaced and balanced all 4 new tires - Continental PureContacts.
I live in CA, so the roads here are rough. On smooth roads, there was very little to complain about. Rough roads - instant regret and a silent hope that the struts and bushings would resolve the problem or else I would most likely try to sell it. It was that bad.
Now, it's a smooth highway cruiser, especially since I swapped my 18 to 16 inch wheels with brand new Primacy MXV4's which a little bit smoother and quieter than my new Continental PureContact 18".
My car had leaking front air struts and cracked front LCA bushings. Over any road imperfections, the car would shake and rattle and the steering wheel would shake uncontrollably. I was regretting my decision to purchase this used car while this was happening. Once I got my struts and bushings, I hoped that the steering vibration and unsettled ride would stop. Thankfully, it did. Note, this was after I replaced and balanced all 4 new tires - Continental PureContacts.
I live in CA, so the roads here are rough. On smooth roads, there was very little to complain about. Rough roads - instant regret and a silent hope that the struts and bushings would resolve the problem or else I would most likely try to sell it. It was that bad.
Now, it's a smooth highway cruiser, especially since I swapped my 18 to 16 inch wheels with brand new Primacy MXV4's which a little bit smoother and quieter than my new Continental PureContact 18".
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