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Compression rod sound is back..

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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Talking Compression rod sound is back..

DOMO and this time i am out of warranty..

is it an easy DIY job or how much is the price at hte dealership?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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I've gotten used to it.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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I've gotten used to it.
aren't you worried that it's gonna break soemthing?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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now the dealer made the bushing avaialbe w/o the whole comp. rod!
so it should be an easy and way cheaper fix now!
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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does anyone have picture of that thing? Also how do u know if it is the compression rod that is messing up? Do u guys hear a very loud clunk at low speeds or what?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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its a squeeking noise when you go over bumps
the best way to hear it is going over speed bumps!
its like an old door opening and closing!
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by LuXXXz
its a squeeking noise when you go over bumps
the best way to hear it is going over speed bumps!
its like an old door opening and closing!
O ok, i have that and past 3 days i have a loud a$$ clunking noise as well. I think my whole suspesnion needs replacement. I thought the car would take the abuse that i gave to this car but i guess it didn't.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Anyone know which one of these is the compression rod?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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number 8
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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so the control arms and compression rods are the same thing?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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mine does this too..its like a loud creaking while turning the wheel right?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by surfquikslver
mine does this too..its like a loud creaking while turning the wheel right?
yes especially at slow speeds when turning. It sounds like something is going to snap its so fvckin loud.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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yep thats deff what my car has been doing..Its embarrasing haha.
Anyone have an idea of the cost to fix it at the dealer vs. your self?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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I would say to try it yourself. The suspensions on our cars are very easy to work on.
 
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Originally Posted by LuXXXz
number 8
i thought it was #9
 
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