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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 09:35 AM
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Default Another small issue

I have noticed recently a very slight clunky/loose feeling in the front right suspension. Any idea what it could be? I have an apt with my dealer in a few weeks so I would like to have some idea what this could be.

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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 10:47 AM
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A clunk and loose suspension is not what I would describe as a "small problem", but different strokes for different folks. Not knowing anything about the year and mileage on your car, it's anyone's guess.
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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 11:17 AM
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Sounds like control arm bushings. Hard to say for sure.
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Old Sep 19, 2022 | 11:48 AM
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I've been chasing a mystery rattle in my 2009 987.2 (70K miles) for two years! The car has been lowered and it has Bilstein coilovers (installed before I bought it) and Tarrett Engineering sway bars with adjustable end links (added by me). The first mechanic said it was the front trailing arms and replaced them (rattle was still there). The second mechanic said it was the spherical bearing on the right side Elephant Racing camber plate and replaced the camber plate (which solved it). Then the left side spherical bearing got worn and rattle returned. He replaced that one and rattle temporarily went away but came back before long. The car is corner balanced perfectly and handles impeccably on the track but at the last track day, I could hear it coming from the left front (on right hand turns at turn in). So, after that I jacked it up and went through everything (checking bolt torques, feeling the tops of the shocks/camber plates as I raised and lowered the control arms). The only thing I found was the left side lower sway bar bolt was a little loose. I tightened it and the rattle seems to be better but too early to tell for sure. It's most notable on low speed streets with small bumps while going straight.
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