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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Coilovers - Front strut issue

I have the KSport coilovers installed and last weekend I began to get a cracking/popping sound from the front top driver side strut. I've been told be a some that it would be the top strut bushing/mount, but that doesnt add up as I'm using ksport parts. So I'm thinking it may be another bushing (control arm, etc.) or maybe I have to lube some parts. It's also been raining a ton recently in case that may help with any theory's. Any help is greatly appreciated
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Dom3sticBeast
I have the KSport coilovers installed and last weekend I began to get a cracking/popping sound from the front top driver side strut. I've been told be a some that it would be the top strut bushing/mount, but that doesnt add up as I'm using ksport parts. So I'm thinking it may be another bushing (control arm, etc.) or maybe I have to lube some parts. It's also been raining a ton recently in case that may help with any theory's. Any help is greatly appreciated
could be dirt could be overtightening the top mount could be drop links from the sway bar could be lots of things...if is the FLCA bushing it will pop when you brake as you come to a complete stop...also on accellleration but hard to read that; so clutch in brake hard to a stop (not that hard in abs) and dont release the brake if its a FLCA bushing it will "pop" as the FLCA hits the cradle....rain hurts nice parts like coil overs with spherical joints...
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Thank you for the input qwik. I wanted to add some more information but was at work during my post. It only happens when I turn left, or reverse right. I picked up diagrams of the assembly's and will be lifting the car within the next day to look at all the bushings. I'll also check the top bolts tonight. Ksports have been on for 2 months.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Dom3sticBeast
Thank you for the input qwik. I wanted to add some more information but was at work during my post. It only happens when I turn left, or reverse right. I picked up diagrams of the assembly's and will be lifting the car within the next day to look at all the bushings. I'll also check the top bolts tonight. Ksports have been on for 2 months.
youlive in Fla so it shouldnt be dirt and rain its so nice there weather wise...i would guess sway bar drop links without seeing the car powergridinc.com gets my vote thats what I use , let us know what you find, those Ksport parts look nice
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