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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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I have had my TRD shocks and h-techs springs on for almost 2 months. I also have the rear hotchkis sway bar on for almost a year. This morning, when I was dropping off someone, I hear a clunking sound coming from the rear left of my car. I went home and kept pushing the rear down and it sounded like the clunking sound was coming from the bottom left spring and shock area. I'm not too sure because I need to be under the car while someone pushes the rear down. I am so scared I didnt do the spring/schock and sway install, I just paid a mechanic to do them. Anyone know what this is?
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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When I had clunking sounds it was a loose endlink. Check it out.
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ICrazyChrisI
When I had clunking sounds it was a loose endlink. Check it out.
That's exactly what happened to me.
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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sorry to ask but... where is the endlink located?

pics would help cause i know nothing bout suspension work.
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by B1uEsC1uEs
sorry to ask but... where is the endlink located?

pics would help cause i know nothing bout suspension work.


^^ Rear sway bar endlink
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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that same thing happen to me
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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oOo so its the link that adjusts the stiffness?
Old Aug 8, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by seminoles681978
that same thing happen to me
makes me feel better that im not the only one. I thought my car is acting weird or something.

thanks for the replies
Old Aug 9, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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I think i got it fixed. The end link was kinda loose. so far so good

thanks for the help
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Originally Posted by B1uEsC1uEs
I think i got it fixed. The end link was kinda loose. so far so good

thanks for the help
n/p
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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AHHHH!! Stupid clunking sound came back after a week! I guess I have to tighten it again
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so when the nut rattles off, where are you people buying new ones from?

Both of mine are gone, and my sway bar is just hanging there....

not very happy
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