Bang/ clunk sound from passengers rear?
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Bang/ clunk sound from passengers rear?
I just lowered my 2000 ss about a month and a half ago. I noticed when I hit a bump on the passengers side the rear sound like a bad strut would, that bang/clunk sound. They are koni str struts and bent springs. Do you guys think my rear spring isolator has failed?
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I'd check the exhaust right where it goes over the phb support for visible marks showing it's hitting the phb support. If it's hitting, then the passenger side rear exhaust rubber bushing is possibly worn out causing the exhaust to move when you hit a bump.
Or... if you have a aftermarket cat-back exhaust the over axle pipe probably need to be adjusted for better clearance from the passenger side axle tube since you lowered it.
Or... if you have a aftermarket cat-back exhaust the over axle pipe probably need to be adjusted for better clearance from the passenger side axle tube since you lowered it.
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No I have not checked the end links. How can I tell if they are bad? Where can I order the isolator for the exhaust on the passengers side? It is a little worn and could help give me more clearance.
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I had something similar happen for awhile. Just recently found out that my rear passenger LCA wasn't even attached to the bushing anymore. It was broken pretty badly, I'm sure that was it. Do you notice any swaying or unexpected movement in the rear while driving? Check it out.
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I also have bmr lca relocation brackets and new lca. The car rides nice and straight, just when I hit a bump or I should say pot hole it makes the blown strut sound. I will have to look at my lca make sure they are tight and good.
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I had something similar happen for awhile. Just recently found out that my rear passenger LCA wasn't even attached to the bushing anymore. It was broken pretty badly, I'm sure that was it. Do you notice any swaying or unexpected movement in the rear while driving? Check it out.
The OEM endlinks have a narrow weak spot in the bolt that holds everything together. A weird design GM did... You can usually break it if the top nut is rusted on and you go to twist it off and the whole endlink goes *CHUNGGG*
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Also just to cover all bases, double check the stud that comes through the floor for the upper shock mount and make sure it is completely tight. Any slack in that will cause the same issue you are describing