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Old 08-07-12, 09:39 PM
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Whats up guys I have an 08 LS base model, and recently while driving I'll hear a knocking noise coming from the rear suspension. This is every time I'll go I'll go over a bump in NY city. Just wondering if anyone has experienced this noise and if there are bushings available , the knock is the same as when I had my 03 Acura TL . Thanks for your help
Old 08-07-12, 10:42 PM
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might be loose nuts, just installen my coils and ever thing feels and look solid but i have experienced loose nuts that hold the strut together or the whole thing to the car..
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There is a TSB for this. It talks about a bad strut mount...but according to the dealer when they fixed mine they did so by changing both rear struts.
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I wonder if the bad strut mount would cause vibrations while driving. Im taking my LS in again for the millionth time to check on this damn vibration.
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L-SB-0058-09 is the TSB number.
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
I wonder if the bad strut mount would cause vibrations while driving. Im taking my LS in again for the millionth time to check on this damn vibration.
Did u have the vibration with the stock wheels?
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I had same issue and they replaced upper mount hardware on both rear struts under warranty on my previous 460
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