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Old 04-03-2010, 10:28 PM
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Default Lowered Suspension, bump noise when making turns

I lowered my car about two years ago with FRPP springs and matched them to Tokico D-Specs. Personally I love the feeling. Anyway, I've noticed that when I make turns, sometimes sharp, sometimes just a simple turn, I hear a small bump, or thud come from the front. Anyone know what it could be? I do not have a bump-steer kit, or any other front suspension mods besides shocks/springs. I've been under the car a few times and I Can't see anything rubbing, damaged, or obvious of wear at all. Thanks in advance guys.
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Old 04-04-2010, 07:17 AM
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Failed upper strut mount? I've read the stock units are weak and can fail on lowered cars.
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Old 04-05-2010, 12:37 AM
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o. possible. I didn't think about this. Long story short, until recently I've had very limited access to tools so I expect to have the car up on jacks again soon and that will be the first thing I look at.
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Old 04-06-2010, 09:34 AM
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Loose upper endlink nuts.
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Old 04-07-2010, 01:17 AM
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There was a tsb on the 05gt's (not sure on the 06's) for this. I had the problem on my lowered 05, maybe this helps
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Old 04-07-2010, 01:50 PM
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I would check the strut mount bolts, the the strut to strut mount bolt, and the sway bar endlinks. Those are the most likely suspects. Also check all suspension bolts if that doesn't help. Blue loctite your sway bar end link bolts while you're at it too.
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