Clanking from Rear Suspension After Alignment(w/ KW V3, Cusco LCA, Whiteline Toe Arm)

[Dezoris]

I say this in every post, but about this, disconnect the rear sway bar end links at the bar and zip tie them up and test drive.

The end links connect to the OEM with such low torque and are so easy to strip that if they have any play when you lower it will clunk like as if you had a blown shock. It's impossible to re-create except at low speeds.

I also went through and replaced both control arms (precaution) and all suspension bolts as recommended by service manual when doing any removal and install. If you don't at the very least use red thread lock on bolts as that is how the factory pieces come.

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[Figo]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

I say this in every post, but about this, disconnect the rear sway bar end links at the bar and zip tie them up and test drive.

The end links connect to the OEM with such low torque and are so easy to strip that if they have any play when you lower it will clunk like as if you had a blown shock. It's impossible to re-create except at low speeds.

I also went through and replaced both control arms (precaution) and all suspension bolts as recommended by service manual when doing any removal and install. If you don't at the very least use red thread lock on bolts as that is how the factory pieces come.

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Thanks. Another possibility here.
I was just praying that its not a issue of axis.
So if the problem is like this, I only hav to change the end links, not sway bar, correct?

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by Figo

Thanks. Another possibility here.
I was just praying that its not a issue of axis.
So if the problem is like this, I only hav to change the end links, not sway bar, correct?

Yes simple replacement endlinks bolt and nuts, not bar. Simple to test before you jump to conclusions.

If you are lower than -2.0" then you should just go straight to adjustable endlinks as the OEM links will be heavily pre-loading the bar.

[Figo]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

Yes simple replacement endlinks bolt and nuts, not bar. Simple to test before you jump to conclusions.

If you are lower than -2.0" then you should just go straight to adjustable endlinks as the OEM links will be heavily pre-loading the bar.

I think I am about -2'', so can I change the endlink without changing sway bars?

Thanks

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by Figo

I think I am about -2'', so can I change the endlink without changing bars?

Thanks

Disconnect and test first. If that the links are the issue just replace the ends with adjustable links to avoid issues in the future and eliminate pre-load. (Bar does not need to be replaced)

If it's not your links, find the problem first before changing anything else.

[Jive Turkey]

it would make sense why i dont have the noise you speak of...i put in kartboy endlinks when i put in my coilovers.

[Figo]

Originally Posted by Jive Turkey

it would make sense why i dont have the noise you speak of...i put in kartboy endlinks when i put in my coilovers.

Did you have both front and rear end link when u install the coilovers?

I remember you have front sway bar only, correct?

I dont have any noise from front suspension, which is strange. Cus I drop more at the front and the front link is recommended to be changed.

Originally Posted by Dezoris

Disconnect and test first. If that the links are the issue just replace the ends with adjustable links to avoid issues in the future and eliminate pre-load. (Bar does not need to be replaced)

If it's not your links, find the problem first before changing anything else.

I will try to figure it out tomr. Thank you so much. Btw if the problem is the end links, can I drive it for weeks without damaging my car?

[Jive Turkey]

stock front bar/endlinks.

rear kartboy endlinks.

[campy]

Man why have there been so many threads about clanky KW V3s lately? It makes me hesitate on buying some.

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by Figo

Did you have both front and rear end link when u install the coilovers?

I remember you have front sway bar only, correct?

I dont have any noise from front suspension, which is strange. Cus I drop more at the front and the front link is recommended to be changed.



I will try to figure it out tomr. Thank you so much. Btw if the problem is the end links, can I drive it for weeks without damaging my car?

Yeah no issue as long as you tie the bar out of the way and the end links.
It may just under steer a bit more other than that no mechanical risks.

[Figo]

Originally Posted by campy

Man why have there been so many threads about clanky KW V3s lately? It makes me hesitate on buying some.

I dont think the clanking comes from KW V3. Cuz it doesnt hav any issue before. I heard the clanking after drop the car alot.

[Figo]

Originally Posted by Jive Turkey

stock front bar/endlinks.

rear kartboy endlinks.

sounds cool...why not get front endlink? lol.

[Jive Turkey]

didn't think i'd need it? i'm going to do the front swaybar come spring anyway so i'll do that together.

[Figo]

Originally Posted by Jive Turkey

didn't think i'd need it? i'm going to do the front swaybar come spring anyway so i'll do that together.

Originally Posted by Dezoris

Yeah no issue as long as you tie the bar out of the way and the end links.
It may just under steer a bit more other than that no mechanical risks.

thank u so much.

I fixed the problem already. It was the springs on my coilovers. when they adjusted height, the springs moved a little bit and was not at the correct position.