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Mystery noise in suspension

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Old 02-06-2018, 03:49 PM
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Mystery noise in suspension

Okay, over the last few weeks I've had the lower control arm, thrust arm, stabilizer link, ball joints and tie rods changed on both left/right front of my car. Unfortunately, I'm still heading a weird noise when going over bumps, sometimes when I hit the brakes or gas. The only parts not changed are the upper control arms, ball joints and struts. When I press down on the fender over the drivers side front wheel, I can hear a clicking noise. I can't quite pinpoint the location though. But just by process of elimination, should I assume this noise is from either the upper control arm? Or is there another place that could cause this noise?

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I struggled with that creaking noise for over 2 years, but got it properly diagnosed and fixed just recently and what a relief that was. My problem was coming from left tie rod and left upper control arm. Previously, I had changed lower control arms and ***** joints, but noise continued and mechanic who did work blamed noise on car being over 10 years old. So, this truly needs a good inspection by a suspension specialist, and that's how I got mine fixed.
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There are many possibilities. I had a clicking noise also, but when I replaced my brakes, it went away, I think it was the pad in the caliper that was a little loose. But you should just take it to someone who can look over the whole car,

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