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Clunking after CM springs install?

Old Jun 20, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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Question Clunking after CM springs install?

I've searched through a bunch of threads and even on yourcobalt .com , but I couldn't find an answer to what I was looking for. I had my CM springs installed yesterday, the drop looks perfect, but when I turn the wheel all the way to the right, there is a clunking right before the full turn on the passenger side. It only happened after the install, it was fine with stock suspension. The driver side is fine and so are the rears. does anyone know what the problem could be? maybe it was installed incorrectly? any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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first things to check is to make sure the springs are all seated properly on their mounts
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Does this sound only happen from turning the wheel? What about when driving it?
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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Yes, it happens only when turning the wheel all the way to the right. There are no clunks when going over bumps or anything. I should also mention I can sort of feel it through the steering wheel? I'm positive the springs are set properly, I'm gonna have my buddy look at it again just to make sure.
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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I had that same thing happen, though it was a couple months after the spring install. Dealer replaced some part under warranty, but I honestly can't remember what the part was called.
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Almost guaranteed that the spring is not properly seated, as burner said, or the bearing up top isn't seated right.
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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hmm i'll have it re-checked and post back, thanks a lot guys!
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