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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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no ground clearance

ok i recently put new rims and tires 2 days ago
17"s but still since ive had the stockies im having a problem with sum bumps
i do have 2 12"s in the trunk but this seems more of a frontal issue
such as when i go over 2 humps on a highway itll make a bad clunk noise and **** my radio down n power back on
also today i drifted into a turn and it clunked hard twice but didnt shut the radio down
anything?
Old Jul 15, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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u seem to have a bad connection somewhere in your wiring
Old Jul 15, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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well its fine until i hit the huge dips its on the passengerside
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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as he said, you have a loose connection that is getting jarred by the bounce.
it is aggravated by the lower profile tires and the potentially stiffer springs.
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 07:13 AM
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well this still happened before the new wheels and was worse before on the stock rims
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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Thus the answer before- "You have a loose connection somewhere."
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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just go inside and check your wiring. make sure they are securely connected and use ELECTRICAL TAPE
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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did you say you drifted into a turn?
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Must have been driving in reverse
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by tigga_tha_don
also today i understeered into a turn and it clunked hard twice but didnt shut the radio down
free fix for you..
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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im not caring about the radio situation i want to know the clunk noise im hearing
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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Have you checked out your suspension? i.e. your lower control arm bushings, engine mounts, strut mounts, sway bar links, etc...? Any of those could be making a clunking noise in cornering or during acceleration/braking.
Old Jul 16, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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doyou notice your steering is a little strange? Like the car jerks to one side or another suddenly? If so then it would be your control arm bushings.
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