knocking sound
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From: manahawkin nj
knocking sound
So the weather gets a little colder and my vette starts making a knocking sound. I do not know if it is the shocks or a piece of fiberglass or what. What should I do to find out the sound?
It makes noise when driving over small bumps not big ones, and with turning right or left. Thanks for the help, Mike
It makes noise when driving over small bumps not big ones, and with turning right or left. Thanks for the help, Mike
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Yeah...this has been a problem for a lot of people, including me. If you'll do a search you'll find some quick fixes for that. The problem usually lies with the bushings and/or torque issues with the endlinks.
Personally, I don't pay attention to the creaks and groans anymore but it has driven some guys crazy and they've found ways to deal with it through specific lubricants and/or bushings made from different materials. Do a search for a member named (pizanno <-- I think) he did a great write up for that problem.
Personally, I don't pay attention to the creaks and groans anymore but it has driven some guys crazy and they've found ways to deal with it through specific lubricants and/or bushings made from different materials. Do a search for a member named (pizanno <-- I think) he did a great write up for that problem.
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From: manahawkin nj
I think you are right
I think the sound is from the rubber bushings. I checked with Eckler's, but the poly bushings come in different sizes. I need to know what size I need for the Z06 sway bars front and rear. Either 23 or 26 or 30mm. Thanks, Mike
Last edited by drace99; Oct 2, 2006 at 10:30 PM.
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