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Old 12-08-2005, 05:38 PM
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This past weekend I planned on installing my U/L control arms. I was only able to install the left lower arm thinking I had enough time but didn't. Well I put the sway bar back on and made sure everything was snug tight. I greased up the arm and took it out for a drive. I kept hearing this knocking thunking type sound from the left rear, but I could only hear it when i was slowing down. It kinda sounded like something was flapping against something, not really sure how to describe it. So I pull it back in my garage and make sure I didn't miss anything. Everything is tightened down. It's been making this thunking sound for the past few days and I cannot figure out wtf it is. Does having 3 stock control arms and 1 aftermarket have anything to do with it? I can't figure it out. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Old 12-08-2005, 07:16 PM
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Well I would change the others out and see if it helps first... I wouldnt doubt thats the problem man those Polyurothane bushings are alot tighter than stock. Take the time to do it right once.
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Old 12-08-2005, 08:02 PM
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Did you have to losen up the exhaust pipes at all? Maybe they are banging against something now.
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Old 12-08-2005, 08:03 PM
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ORIGINAL: schwindty

Well I would change the others out and see if it helps first... I wouldnt doubt thats the problem man those Polyurothane bushings are alot tighter than stock. Take the time to do it right once.
Agreed, do the other control arm and THAN see if the problem still exists.
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Old 12-08-2005, 10:23 PM
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Check ujoints too.
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Old 12-09-2005, 06:20 PM
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you have one solid arm and 3 stamped arms. also 6 rubber bushings and 2 poly bushings. so many things chang them all
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