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LCA, End Links, and Bushings - did I mess up

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Old 11-14-2020, 03:51 PM
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LCA, End Links, and Bushings - did I mess up

Hey all, I just got finished swapping out lower control arms, sway bar end links, and sway bar bushings today, and I plan on getting an alignment next Monday when the shops open. After I double checked that I torqued everything, I put the wheels back on and noticed that something on the driver side is making a noise when I grab the tire at 9 and 3 and move it. Sounds like it's coming from where the inner tie rod is, but I didn't have time to look into it. Could this have something to do with the work I performed on my car? About a month ago I checked the front end the same way and the tie rods seemed fine, no clunks when I grabbed the wheel. I'm just worried that I messed something up, because I am a full time student and I can't afford to have my car out of service for a few days.

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Old 11-14-2020, 10:49 PM
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How hard is it to find out what's making the noise? The only one sitting in front of your car is YOU, not us. You could have ID'd the source in half the time it took you to write this post. Get the car in the air, get someone to wiggle the wheel, and get under the car and listen to it. christ
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Old 11-17-2020, 06:04 AM
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Jack it up and investigate it buddy....
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Old 11-17-2020, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by CMax03
Jack it up and investigate it buddy....
I feel pretty stupid, it was just the steering wheel hitting the locks lmao
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Old 11-17-2020, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by sterlin
I feel pretty stupid, it was just the steering wheel hitting the locks lmao
I've never needed an alignment after replacing arms on maximas. If it still drives straight, I wouldn't waste the money (unless you see improper tire wear).

If the bushings were gone, then I guess it's needed. There's not much you can do with toe only lol
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