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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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so i just lowered my car over the weekend and now i hear a knocking or clunking sound when i turn the wheel in either direction. its fine when i go straight but switching lanes or turning i hear the clunking sound. i got the springs and shocks replaced. i think maybe somethings loose? At first i thought it was bad axles but then i remembered the cars a rw drive lol. anyone know wuts the problem? thanks in advance
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Improperly seated coil spring.
Old Apr 11, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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so they messed up during the installation...DANGITT!
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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ok so i talk to the shop today n they said the sway bar link might be loose. i cant bring back till the weekend cos of work. anyone know how to fix this problem. is there a diy? i searched but couldnt find one. it would be so much easier if i knew wut the sway bar link looked like. well if someone can chime in it would be apreciated
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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By sway bar link do they mean the endlinks? If it is just go underneath your car and locate the sway bar. Then just follow it to either end of the bar(s) and it should connect to the endlinks. Not sure how the endlinks are on the SC, but you may need an allen wrench to hold it in place while you turn the nut.
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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sorry i meant the end links
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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Yeah. If it's the endlinks, an allen wrench and open end wrench are all you need to adjust.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=126977

Second picture, item circled that says "see notes"

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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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thanks i will check today
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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how did it go? I also had knocking when i went over bumps and stuff, i tightened the swaybar endlinks and it solved the problem for me.
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gonna do it this morning after work..ill update in a bit thanks!
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 02:56 AM
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Cool man let us know how it goes. Just remember there are links at each end of the swaybars.
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yup, when i installed my coilovers, had the same problem, i forgot to tighten one link, fix it in 10 mins and lowered it more
Old Apr 17, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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yay! this is the answer to my problem
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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update:
well i just got back from the shop. they said i need new upper strut mounts, and new endlinks. i guess thats the problem. i couldnt get the damn tire iron in becuase the studs werent extended enuff, so i had to take it back. i gotta redo the whole thing...im so bummed out now. anyone know if i have to get tt upper mounts since i have tt kyb agx? and do i have to get tt endlinks? thanks for the help guys!
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