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clunk when turning 90 degrees, slow speed
« on: November 26, 2009, 08:28:39 PM »
Just like the title says, but so far, only on the left side.  Strut mounts?  Tie rod ends?

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clunk when turning 90 degrees, slow speed
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2009, 12:26:51 AM »
I had a friend who had a similar problem and he said that the control arm bushings were the culprit, time to upgrade to M3 offsets lol


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clunk when turning 90 degrees, slow speed
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2009, 09:38:50 AM »
If it's not the CABs or roll bar bushings, I'll bet an inner tie rod balljoint.
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clunk when turning 90 degrees, slow speed
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2010, 02:22:44 PM »
I had a similar problem and have been chasing it for months - provided everything else is new and there are no obvious deficiencies I would suggest lubricating your sway bar bushings.  You actually have to take the sway bar mounts off, open the bushing and spray some grease in it.