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Old Sep 21, 2015, 08:23 PM
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Ohlins Front Suspension Noise Over Bump/Holes

Seeing if anyone has ever had this issue. There's a clank-like sound coming from the front left suspension every time the wheel goes over a bump or pot hole. My suspension setup consists of Works Ohlins DFV Coilovers with Works camber plates.

Could it be the front strut is blown? Any advice would be great, thanks.
Old Sep 21, 2015, 10:37 PM
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I get this. I just ignore it because the shocks aren't blown, the alignment was done recently and I have aftermarket parts that probably don't fit 100% perfect like OEM. Sway bars, polyurethane bushings and Perrin Endlinks.



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Old Sep 22, 2015, 08:14 AM
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Thanks, I thought so, local shops couldn't diagnose it. Links were very helpful.
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I get this. I just ignore it because the shocks aren't blown, the alignment was done recently and I have aftermarket parts that probably don't fit 100% perfect like OEM. Sway bars, polyurethane bushings and Perrin Endlinks.



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I too had a clunk making slow right hand turns over a dip

checked a no. of times & finally found a loose front sway bar connection to the Whiteline end link. Prob solved

If you have a modified susp, especially FSB & end links check that to be sure
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check the top shock nuts... those can come loose
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Originally Posted by MinusPrevious
I too had a clunk making slow right hand turns over a dip

checked a no. of times & finally found a loose front sway bar connection to the Whiteline end link. Prob solved

If you have a modified susp, especially FSB & end links check that to be sure
Yep. Anti roll bar end links are a usual suspect for what you describe. They can come loose over time, or possibly weren't tightened well during the ohlins install.
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My KW's are doing the same up front left, looks like I'll have to check the same area's.
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Top shock mounts see if they are tighten properly.

Make sure they check the car if its corner balanced as well.
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