Mild Knock In Front Suspension.

[Straight Success]

I have a 1993 coupe that has been 5-Lug converted in the front using Odyssey knuckles and the whole shebang. I've had a knock for a while, and I assumed it was my lower ball joints. Today I install new ones (OEM), and a little greased leaked out on the side that sounds like it has a mild knock. I doubt if this is the culprit. I have a SPC ball joint camber kit, and I believe everything is tight. It's a mild knock, and I only hear it over little bumps and ruts. When I hit a big bump or pothole, it sounds normal.

What going on?

[Jarrett]

Sounds like a bad outer CV joint.

[Straight Success]

Really!

I thought they normally made a clicking sound when bad. The boots look like they are in good shape.

[Jarrett]

It depends on which part of the joint is bad. My Taurus has a bad one and it sounds AWFUL going over bumps and dips. On a flat road you don't even hear it. I know it's my CV joint because I damaged it when I was replacing the lot on it.

[pedroalcala]

You've checked your front sway bar link bushing? made sure they arent lose or already cracked/fucked?

[Straight Success]

You've checked your front sway bar link bushing? made sure they arent lose or already cracked/fucked?

I had to take them off today. I believe I tightened them back up, but I'll double check tomorrow. They're kinda fresh. Prothane installed about 6 or so months ago.

[Straight Success]

Upper control arm bolts, I think!

[Jarrett]

That'll do it too. If you've got doubts as to whether or not you've tightened everything properly then you should go back and double check all of your suspension pieces.

[dhill_cb7]

Upper control arm bolts, I think!

I told you man I had the same issue when I first installed mine. Hope that is it.

[Straight Success]

I've found the culprit. It's the adjustable body that locks with the locking nut. For some odd reason, even with the locking nut tight, the adjustable body can move about 1 mm radially. Not cool!

I'll call the company to get some feedback.

[tommi]

what kind of camber kit do u have?

[Straight Success]

what kind of camber kit do u have?

It's not the camber kit, it's the coilover.

I have SPC ball joint style in the front.