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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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everytime i back out of my drive way i hear a loud knocking sound... sounds like its coming from the front right wheel... just recently put in eibach sportline springs.... again this only happens in reverse... i have never heard it when i back out of a parking spot. but of course im not backing up that far...
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Sounds like axel click from the rear.
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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How many miles are on the car? Could be a u-joint.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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around 35,XXX...
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by istan
Sounds like axel click from the rear.

??? ...its comign from the front right
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 04:55 AM
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You have a front sway right? Check your end link I had mine set to full stiff and broke the end link. Disconnect the endlink to check if it is broken. It makes a loud pop sound. Also check your bushings .. one might have popped out.
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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thanks i will check that
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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Double check all the work that was done to install the springs, something must have been left loose.
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