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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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So a few months ago, I mangled my left front suspension, I replaced the Bearing, Control arm, and got an Alignment. Since all that, there has been a knock which has gotten significantly worse. I hear it only when I hit a light bump while turning (turning onto a bumpy street, or into a driveway with a lip). While driving straight over bumps nothing knocks. I realize narrowing down a knock from the suspension can be very difficult but Im hoping someone can help narrow it down based on the symptoms above.

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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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Top strut bolt is loose.. I have h-techs and the problem recently happened. So what ever side, just pop the rubber seal, push button the plastic screws to remove that side of the windshield plastic protector thing and tighten that bolt up..
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Another thing to check is sway bar endlink connections. If the nut is loose the tiniest bit, you'll get a knock like you're describing. Check all 4 corners.
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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Thanks alot, i'll look into it asap! any other suggestions?
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check the front strut mount
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