Going slow over wide speed bumps I get a very faint creaking sound from my front suspension.
What should I replace, prob. ball joints?
Anything else to replace while I'm in the area?
In terms of brands of aftermarket suspension parts, are any prefered because of better build quality?
Thanks guys!
Last edited by paul; 09-29-2008 at 04:47 PM.
1989 Accord LX-I - Brembo f.Rotors, Hawk HP+ pads, ATE fluid
1996 Mustang Cobra #404 - somewhat stock
I'd say suspension bushings and ball joints, control arms.
Phil
I'd look first at the UCA bushings. Use moog or three-five for suspension parts. I wouldn't mess around with any chinese bullshit. Prothane bushings are great if you're going for the performance feel and hold up very nicely. Do not use anything other than the stock sleeve that goes through the bushings. A worn honda UCA sleeve is better any day than one that comes in those ching don chan bushing kits. The stock sleeves have no seam, unlike the ones that come in the kits. So the honda sleeve + honda/moog/three-five bushings for the UCAs.
88 LX-i coupe auto (241K DD), 88 LX-i coupe 5-speed, 89 SE-i coupe auto.
CARDONE SUCKS.Originally Posted by stat1K
awesome, much thanks guys!...
1989 Accord LX-I - Brembo f.Rotors, Hawk HP+ pads, ATE fluid
1996 Mustang Cobra #404 - somewhat stock
I've pinpointed the sound to the left side ball joint on the bottom arm...
Just to make sure I have the needed parts & bushings:
Cont. arm (kind of confused because it states this is the upper cont arm, but appears to be the lower?)
http://catalog.autopartsgiant.com/it...autopartsgiant
Control Arm Bushing Kit Front Susp ; Upper ; 2 Per Veh
http://catalog.autopartsgiant.com/it...MOOG&weight=15
Control Arm Bushing Kit Front Susp ; Lower ; To Frame ; 2 Per Veh
http://catalog.autopartsgiant.com/it...MOOG&weight=15
Control Arm Bushing Kit Front Susp ; Lower ; To Wishbone ; Incl Bolt & Nut ; 2 Per Veh
http://catalog.autopartsgiant.com/it...MOOG&weight=15
Last edited by paul; 12-30-2008 at 02:34 PM.
1989 Accord LX-I - Brembo f.Rotors, Hawk HP+ pads, ATE fluid
1996 Mustang Cobra #404 - somewhat stock
Thats definitely the upper arm.
Sam
1989 Accord LX: Sold with 208k-now somewhere around 230k with new owner
Current:
2014 Elantra Sport 6MT
2000 Montero Sport 4x4 (beater, trail rig)
These two are the lower control arm bushings. You need the LOWER ball joint. It is replaceable and needs to be pressed in and out. The lower bushing might not be a bad idea esp since the bolts have a tendancy to stick to the steel sleeve. Part number MOOG Part # K9385 .I've pinpointed the sound to the left side ball joint on the bottom arm...
Just to make sure I have the needed parts & bushings:
Cont. arm (kind of confused because it states this is the upper cont arm, but appears to be the lower?)
http://catalog.autopartsgiant.com/it...autopartsgiant
Control Arm Bushing Kit Front Susp ; Upper ; 2 Per Veh
http://catalog.autopartsgiant.com/it...MOOG&weight=15
This above link is the upper control arm and bushings......
Control Arm Bushing Kit Front Susp ; Lower ; To Frame ; 2 Per Veh
http://catalog.autopartsgiant.com/it...MOOG&weight=15
Control Arm Bushing Kit Front Susp ; Lower ; To Wishbone ; Incl Bolt & Nut ; 2 Per Veh
http://catalog.autopartsgiant.com/it...MOOG&weight=15
http://info.rockauto.com/getimage/ge.../K9385_TOP.jpg
Last edited by Oldblueaccord; 12-31-2008 at 06:37 AM.
1988 Lxi owner since August 1995
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Now running E85.
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While you're down there, you might try cleaning and re-greasing the bolt that attaches the pinch fork to the lower arm.
Originally Posted by Justanothermike
my A20 is not SLOW. ur A20 is slow.
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