Re: [DML] Re: Thumping suspension

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>]

Don't overlook things sliding around in tire jack compartment too...

Plastic cars are very resonant. Amplify little sounds and carry them
everywhere. Of course should jack up front end for visual inspection,
but like James don't be surprised if culprit is surprisingly small
(hopefully). While front on jack stands, use jack to compress
suspension each side to simulate conditions when car is on ground.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "James LaLonde" <deloreandmcxii@xxxx>
wrote:
> It's hilarious how many times I've scared the bejeevers out myself 
> when I heard a chair/toolkit/whatever sliding around my trunk. Scares 
> me EVERYTIME I put something heavy in there... takes me a few minutes 
> to realize... then I feel dumb all over again.
> 
> But, I experienced the sound your speaking of (non-parcel related). 
> Check that both the Sway bar brackets are not broken. Have you 
> installed the recall brackets up there? Are bushing still seated 
> nicely.
> It could be the sound of the bar banging against the frame as you 
> stop braking. (does it happen just when you let of the brakes)
> 
> A 'BOING' I found up front was a tie wrap I had used on something up 
> there and hitting the spring and going PING (sounded like a bell).
> 
> 
> Hope it helps!
> James L 004009