Damn Suspension Noises Continue!!!

CopTzrM3 · 09-16-2010, 04:54 PM

Hey Guys,

So far in the front end of my car I have replaced CAB's, control arms (meyle), and anti-roll bar links. Most all of my knocking/clanking sounds went away at first. I am replacing tie-rods this weekend which I think should eliminated the rest.

After only about 4 days of having both new control arms and sway bar links installed, it seems as though they are getting louder already! Mostly when I hit small bumps which I'm assuming means this is more the links than the arms.

My Question: I have searched and read a few threads in which people have suggested to "retorque" the arms and links. I don't know the torque specs but if anything, I overtightened them. Could this really create a noise issue? Also, if I overtightened them, are they ruined or do I just need to retorque?

Thanks!

SalM · 09-16-2010, 05:05 PM

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ChasCan · 09-16-2010, 05:10 PM

Check your strut mounts. They are the tops of the strut. They will give you a rattle/knock when driving over smaller type bumps. Plus, you will not have any sound if you over torqued anything. Chas

InDiGlOM3 · 09-16-2010, 05:12 PM

do you have after market motor mounts? bad motor mounts will do this and u wont know til u take them off they are bad.

hummer · 09-17-2010, 11:03 AM

How many miles? Original shocks and mounts? The strut is the main structural member of the front suspension. If it is worn out, it can start knocking. The strut mount has a bearing that can wear out and cause noise also.

CopTzrM3 · 09-19-2010, 12:19 AM

Guys thanks for your input. As it turns out, i must have not torque one of the ball joints on the linkages correctly as it got a little loose. Got it tightened correctly and it is all good!

@ SalM, I have the sport package on my car from the factory. Is the suspension you are selling different?

Thanks.

09-16-2010, 04:54 PM	#1
CopTzrM3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 18 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	Damn Suspension Noises Continue!!! Hey Guys, So far in the front end of my car I have replaced CAB's, control arms (meyle), and anti-roll bar links. Most all of my knocking/clanking sounds went away at first. I am replacing tie-rods this weekend which I think should eliminated the rest. After only about 4 days of having both new control arms and sway bar links installed, it seems as though they are getting louder already! Mostly when I hit small bumps which I'm assuming means this is more the links than the arms. My Question: I have searched and read a few threads in which people have suggested to "retorque" the arms and links. I don't know the torque specs but if anything, I overtightened them. Could this really create a noise issue? Also, if I overtightened them, are they ruined or do I just need to retorque? Thanks!

09-16-2010, 05:05 PM	#2
SalM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 6,434 My Ride: Shhh View My Garage	Buy My Sports Suspension to Solve your Problem! __________________ SalMPhotography

09-16-2010, 05:10 PM	#3
ChasCan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,066 My Ride: 2001 330xi View My Garage	Check your strut mounts. They are the tops of the strut. They will give you a rattle/knock when driving over smaller type bumps. Plus, you will not have any sound if you over torqued anything. Chas Last edited by ChasCan; 09-16-2010 at 05:11 PM.

09-16-2010, 05:12 PM	#4
InDiGlOM3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Copperas Cove Posts: 1,355 My Ride: HPF M3 stg 2.5 View My Garage	do you have after market motor mounts? bad motor mounts will do this and u wont know til u take them off they are bad. __________________

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09-17-2010, 11:03 AM	#5
hummer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Haverhill, MA Posts: 3,248 My Ride: 2001 330CI View My Garage	How many miles? Original shocks and mounts? The strut is the main structural member of the front suspension. If it is worn out, it can start knocking. The strut mount has a bearing that can wear out and cause noise also.

09-19-2010, 12:19 AM	#6
CopTzrM3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 18 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	Guys thanks for your input. As it turns out, i must have not torque one of the ball joints on the linkages correctly as it got a little loose. Got it tightened correctly and it is all good! @ SalM, I have the sport package on my car from the factory. Is the suspension you are selling different? Thanks.