06-29-2017, 08:52 AM
Well, I've replaced a couple more things and still have the suspension clunk, so I'm pretty sure I've narrowed it down to the struts themselves. Currently, I've replaced the top hat, sway bar end links, and I just put a new OE ball joint in last night. That was actually a surprisingly easy job.
Anyway, none of that made a difference. The factory ball joint seemed to be in fairly good shape once I got it out. At this point, I'm pretty sure it's just the strut itself making noise and I'm not going to worry about it since I'm selling it and the noise really isn't that bad anyway. My girlfriend has yet to hear it even with me pointing it out so it can't be that bad. I'll just warn whoever buys it that the struts are old as hell but it's otherwise sound mechanically.
Anyway, none of that made a difference. The factory ball joint seemed to be in fairly good shape once I got it out. At this point, I'm pretty sure it's just the strut itself making noise and I'm not going to worry about it since I'm selling it and the noise really isn't that bad anyway. My girlfriend has yet to hear it even with me pointing it out so it can't be that bad. I'll just warn whoever buys it that the struts are old as hell but it's otherwise sound mechanically.
2015 VW GTI | 2007 4Runner Sport
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2010 Nissan 370z | 2003 BMW M3
2005 Subaru WRX | 2010 BMW 135i | 1999 BMW M3
2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 | 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX SE
1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula | 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX | 1996 Pontiac Firebird
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2010 Nissan 370z | 2003 BMW M3
2005 Subaru WRX | 2010 BMW 135i | 1999 BMW M3
2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 | 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX SE
1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula | 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX | 1996 Pontiac Firebird