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Re: [evolution-disc.] Thunk in my suspension

To: Eric Linnhoff <knuckledragger@kcweb.net>,
Subject: Re: [evolution-disc.] Thunk in my suspension
From: Mike King <mapcomaps@attbi.com>
Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 10:36:14 -0400
I'm trying to remember now, but from what I remember that was the
hub/bearing assembly that used to make that knock. They upgraded the ACR
front hubs to cure that, but hey over time who knows. That most likely is
the problem. Hope this helps.

Mike

on 5/20/03 9:19 AM, Eric Linnhoff at knuckledragger@kcweb.net wrote:

> Help me, please.  I have a thunk in my Street Touring S '98 Neon's passenger
> front suspension and I'm having trouble diagnosing it.  It is only on the
> passenger front corner.  The driver's side makes no unexpected noises
> 
> Here's the details of that end of the car.  Shortened, revalved DA Konis,
> converted to true coilovers, 450lb/in front spring rates, stock front
> swaybar with poly bushings, GC camber/caster plates, no crash bolts, 15x7"
> wheels with 205/50 Falken tires and due to get new pads & rotors this week
> at which point I will go over everything more thoroughly
> 
> The thunk only occurs upon shock extension, as when the tire runs into a
> pothole.  It never utters an unexpected peep when compressing over bumps.
> For the life of me I thought perhaps the top shaft nut was loose, allowing
> the shock to "drop" a bit under extension.  But it is not loose.  Granted,
> it's far from a quiet and supple ride with such stiff spring rates but I've
> never heard this particular noise in the prior two years of running this
> setup.
> 
> As far as I can tell, every nut & bolt in the suspension is tight with no
> unusual or excessive wear in the suspension componants.
> 
> Any thoughts?  I've BCC'd several lists so you may see this message more
> than once.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Eric Linnhoff in KC
> '98 Dodge Neon STS #69
> www.geocities.com/eric10mm/KnuckleDragger
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