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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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i've seen a number of threads that seem to be explaining similar symptoms to mine, but none ever seem to have a definitive solution to the problem, so i finally got around to taking a video of the problem. when driving the noise is louder and you can only hear it when turning right over bumps. at the time i didnt have any jackstands so i didnt want to get fully under the car, but i dont think it was the sway bar/ sway bar bushing because from reaching under i couldnt feel any movement or vibrations.


anyone ever have any problems similar to this? suspension wise i'm completely stock.
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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i have nothing to contribute to this i have the same issue in for a fix
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Thursday I'm putting it up on the lift hopefully. I'll post anything I find.
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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guess you didnt find much on this?
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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I would lightly shake each suspension component starting with control arms and see where the sound is most profound.

Find the issue, add lube/grease whenever needed.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Sounds like something is either loose or developed some play. I'd jack up the front end, take the wheel off that side, and start shaking things. You should be able to pinpoint where the sound is coming from and maybe even see it as it happens.

If nothing's damaged, make sure everything is torqued down to specs and/or apply some white lithium grease.
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