Can compression rod bushing look OK but actually be bad?
#16
Bringing back an old thread, but only because I've done my research and think this may be my problem!
I took my car into a shop today because I have a bit of a creak/clunk coming from the front end on both sides. The guy at the shop said there is a tiny bit of play in the compression rod ball joints/bushings, but nothing bad enough to be a safety concern. Could this little bit of play be causing the noise? It seems like it's only when I drive over large bumps at low speed, and even then it only happens sometimes - of course not when I have the mechanic in the car for a test drive
I took my car into a shop today because I have a bit of a creak/clunk coming from the front end on both sides. The guy at the shop said there is a tiny bit of play in the compression rod ball joints/bushings, but nothing bad enough to be a safety concern. Could this little bit of play be causing the noise? It seems like it's only when I drive over large bumps at low speed, and even then it only happens sometimes - of course not when I have the mechanic in the car for a test drive
Last edited by ericdeyoung19; 04-28-2012 at 12:35 PM.
#17
I have the same problem minus the sqeeking noise. Have anyone tried replacing the bushing only and ordering the parts from Infiniti of Riverside? They have revised compression rod bushing.
*i thought the noise was coming from a loose brake caliper at first. Replaced it and still heard the noise.
*i thought the noise was coming from a loose brake caliper at first. Replaced it and still heard the noise.
Last edited by Eddyg978; 11-17-2012 at 09:01 AM.
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I was advised by my tuner to replace the whole rod rather than just the bushing because they have a short life. Also replaced my shocks with Tokico D specs while I was at it. Tightened everything under my car finding a loose sway bar end link, new bolt and loctite and she's quiet as a mouse....but no squeaks.
Gary
Gary
#19
I was advised by my tuner to replace the whole rod rather than just the bushing because they have a short life. Also replaced my shocks with Tokico D specs while I was at it. Tightened everything under my car finding a loose sway bar end link, new bolt and loctite and she's quiet as a mouse....but no squeaks.
Gary
Gary
Bushings are very easy and fast to replace if equipped with proper tools.
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#24
The dealership around here sells you only the whole compression arm with the revised balljoint and fork out more for the bushings.
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