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Old 04-17-2006, 10:06 PM
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Default Clunks and Pops all over the place, what gives?

OK, run down on parts:
BMR K member and lower A Arms
BMR Subframe Connectors
Wolfe 6 point cage
BMR Extreme TQ Arm
BMR LCA ad Adj PHB
Wolfe Sway Bar
Hals all around

Whenever I drive the car in the street I am hearing clunks and pops everywhere. (Front, rear, middle)
While I expect some of this to be normal, how can you tell it it is exessive?
I have gone over every nut and bolt and everyting is tight.
I don't care about the noise much, I ma just wondering if it is safe.
Pops usually occr the most when going over bumps (Big and small).
Am I just paranoid?
Old 04-17-2006, 10:24 PM
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Sound like the car is stretching and adjusting to all the new stuff. .02
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Sounds like you bought all your suspension with rod ends.
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Juan:
You are correct. (If you mean the spherical metal joints)
So, is this normal? Or do I need to apply some sort of lube?
Like I said, I don't mind the sound much, if it is normal.
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Is it possible that the LCA's aren't torqued to 90 ft. pds as recommended by BMR? If they're not, then you'll get the clunking/popping sound occassionally when driving on what they describe as road irregularities.
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The rod ends will always make noise on the street. Keep them lubed up regularly and everything should be fine. It's also a good idea to inspect them every so often, as they will wear eventually.

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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
The rod ends will always make noise on the street. Keep them lubed up regularly and everything should be fine. It's also a good idea to inspect them every so often, as they will wear eventually.

- Justin
What he said.
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I have rod ends everywhere, it rattles like crazy lol, put the hatch divider thing in there and turn up the stereo after you make sure everything is tight Only thing that drives like a stock car, is a stock car




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