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I replaced both trailing arms to get rid of a "clunk" when I go over a bump. I tightened the new arms in without a torque wrench and probably did not go to the 118 foot lbs required. Could this cause the clunk to remain? I have since replaced lower control arms and drop links but the clunk is still there.
A cheap torque wrench is $50. A decent one is $150 to $200. Go get one and torque them properly. You are playing with fire by not torquing the bolts and nots correctlcty.
must be something else then, maybe put the top down and see if it still makes the noise, and check the wheel bolts for tightness along with checking the cv axles
must be something else then, maybe put the top down and see if it still makes the noise, and check the wheel bolts for tightness along with checking the cv axles
will do. I am also going to drive the car with the engine compartment open (behind seats) and see if the noise might be coming from the engine mount. Thanks
can you specify exactly what you replaced? there are multiple sources for a clunk; upper strut mount, ball joints on the control arm (9), sway bar links, toe control arms (17), etc
can you specify exactly what you replaced? there are multiple sources for a clunk; upper strut mount, ball joints, sway bar links, toe control arms, etc
can you specify exactly what you replaced? there are multiple sources for a clunk; upper strut mount, ball joints, sway bar links, toe control arms, etc
replaced trailing arms (#8), control arms (#9), and drop links not shown.
looks like you replaced the most likely culprits; if you're still clunking, I'd next replace the upper shock mounts; if that doesn't work, only other thing to replace that I'm aware of would be the toe control arms #17
looks like you replaced the most likely culprits; if you're still clunking, I'd next replace the upper shock mounts; if that doesn't work, only other thing to replace that I'm aware of would be the toe control arms #17
I agree. I am hoping that driving with the top down and the engine compartment open will help me identify the problem before I venture further.
Have you checked the rear stabilizer (anti-sway bar) rubber bushings?
yep. I changed them early on and when I replaced the control arm and the trailing arm I put them under load before tightening them. Am now starting to doubt my sanity. Is it possible to install trailing arms backwards? don't think so but who knows.
03-17-2019, 11:44 PM
problem with new trailing arms
