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Jacksonville · 02-13-2010, 11:12 PM

So, finally got around to installing my springs today... only to drive away from the base with clunking noises coming from the front end.

I trimmed the bumpstop about 1 cm, to be conservative at first. The only problem that I could honestly see is that there is a gap (about 3-4mm) between the fenderwall and the "Front No. 2 Suspension Support," when the car has 4 wheels on the ground. Thats the name given to it by the FSM.

Essentially, it seems like the entire strut assembly is bouncing independently of the body, and as such, is slamming into it when going over bumps, causing the clunking noise.

Has anybody else experienced this recently? Its a 2010 Hatchback but that seems like it doesnt matter.

Mead · 02-14-2010, 03:22 AM

Check your swaybar links, make sure you're re-tightening the nut while holding the allen wrench, if it's not completely tight you're get the clunking noise when going over bumps. As for the strut gap it's normal.

Jacksonville · 02-14-2010, 09:39 AM

i hit the link nuts with an impact gun and called it a day... i'll go check it now.

Jacksonville · 02-14-2010, 10:24 AM

ding ding ding... we have a winner!

Thanks mead... thats exactly what it was.

Add me to the list of satisfied DF210'ers!

Mead · 02-14-2010, 02:02 PM

no problem, glad I can help, enjoy the DFs

02-13-2010, 11:12 PM	#1
Jacksonville Drives: 2010 Hatch Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 7	Another thread about DF210s So, finally got around to installing my springs today... only to drive away from the base with clunking noises coming from the front end. I trimmed the bumpstop about 1 cm, to be conservative at first. The only problem that I could honestly see is that there is a gap (about 3-4mm) between the fenderwall and the "Front No. 2 Suspension Support," when the car has 4 wheels on the ground. Thats the name given to it by the FSM. Essentially, it seems like the entire strut assembly is bouncing independently of the body, and as such, is slamming into it when going over bumps, causing the clunking noise. Has anybody else experienced this recently? Its a 2010 Hatchback but that seems like it doesnt matter.

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02-14-2010, 03:22 AM	#2
Mead Drives: BSP Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LBC Posts: 315	Check your swaybar links, make sure you're re-tightening the nut while holding the allen wrench, if it's not completely tight you're get the clunking noise when going over bumps. As for the strut gap it's normal.

02-14-2010, 09:39 AM	#3
Jacksonville Drives: 2010 Hatch Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 7	i hit the link nuts with an impact gun and called it a day... i'll go check it now.

02-14-2010, 10:24 AM	#4
Jacksonville Drives: 2010 Hatch Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 7	ding ding ding... we have a winner! Thanks mead... thats exactly what it was. Add me to the list of satisfied DF210'ers!

02-14-2010, 02:02 PM	#5
Mead Drives: BSP Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LBC Posts: 315	no problem, glad I can help, enjoy the DFs