Sonny's Weak M10 Build

[Melon]

It seems that I can not replicate with wheel in air by shaking.
Only noise happens is upon heavy deflection and when suspension compresses at driveway.

Jack it up, put it on a stand, and then use the jack to compress the suspension slightly, see what you notice. Also, just put a wrench on all the bolts, from the strut tower to the subframe, make sure they're all tight.

Also, my rear end makes clunking noises, I think it's the powerflex bushings. Because I've checked it three times, nothing is loose.

[Sonny]

Check all the bolts.
As I say "Grip it and rip it" Grab shit and shake it.

Tie rod ends, sway bar links, strut tower bolts.

It seems that I can not replicate with wheel in air by shaking.
Only noise happens is upon heavy deflection and when suspension compresses at driveway.

[Melon]

Check all the bolts.
As I say "Grip it and rip it" Grab shit and shake it.

Tie rod ends, sway bar links, strut tower bolts.

[Sonny]

The clunk only happens on heavy deflection when I first hit the driveway and suspension compresses.

[Sonny]

Sonny's Weak M10 Build

I just received my new hub and accessories . I’m currently using brand new lug bolts and Using original bottle cap spare tire and aired up to 33psi with a new looking tire.

She has new control arms , sway bar links, and tie rods. I notice a strong clunk when I approach a driveway or the entrance for car wash down the street. Clunk keeps happening at the begging of driveway or speedbump and only once always or twice max when I’m exiting driveway and going on a street that has an incline. Very sketchy, if anybody may help me in knowing what it could be please before I throw parts at it and replace control arm again as I don’t have any money left to spend on this car right now. It has less than 5 miles on front suspension refresh. Thank you all !

There seems to be no play when I move and pull the wheel while it’s in the air.
I also can’t replicate the clunk by bouncing on the door frame or pushing down on fender. Only happens while moving approaching any driveway entrance, especially straight on. Sideways seems to prevent noise.

You all know more than me , does anyone know what I should test out or replace?


Car is not driven whatsoever besides 0-25mph In about 60 seconds tests.

Basically incline angles makes her make a single clunk even at a 2 mph roll, I’m stressed out I think the hub won’t fix the problem, but it is needed.

[Sonny]

F.A.G. hubs are the ones you want.

Thank you Agent!

[agent]

F.A.G. hubs are the ones you want.

[Sonny]

Brake cooling ideas alongside both front hubs, what’s the recommended brand for hubs ?

[Sonny]

Sonny's Weak M10 Build



Easy rustproofing.
Spray in holes along car’s frame and done. Avoid overspray wipe instantly.

Will update when I order this as it’s needed to deal with a spider problem of mine in the car.

[Sonny]

There's nothing really "hidden" in that area of the car, the box frame rails that everything bolts into are easily seen, removing the fender liner will show you all the material between the fender and the unibody shell.



A flash light and a little time will let you see all you need to see.

If the subframe and shock tower mounts are fine, and the control arm parts are fine, then you're good to go, everything should align. Just replace the rotor, hub, and whatever else got damaged.

Okay understood, hopefully the slow speed helped my case. Thank you so so much

[Melon]

Yes I will! Sway bar so far looks okay and all mounting, I’m really worried about hidden damage but hopefully there is nothing.

There's nothing really "hidden" in that area of the car, the box frame rails that everything bolts into are easily seen, removing the fender liner will show you all the material between the fender and the unibody shell.

A flash light and a little time will let you see all you need to see.
If the subframe and shock tower mounts are fine, and the control arm parts are fine, then you're good to go, everything should align. Just replace the rotor, hub, and whatever else got damaged.

[Sonny]

It's made of steel, it can be destroyed.



Check it out, look at all the mounting points for cracks, and check around for areas that would have been impacted by the control arm, steering linkage, or sway bar.



You'll need to do a little detective work.

Yes I will! Sway bar so far looks okay and all mounting, I’m really worried about hidden damage but hopefully there is nothing.

[Melon]

Just did double take, box cracks , minor brush, but control arm inner ball joint connected to subframe took a big hit. Is it possible to damage the subframe or no way to do so?

It's made of steel, it can be destroyed.

Check it out, look at all the mounting points for cracks, and check around for areas that would have been impacted by the control arm, steering linkage, or sway bar.

You'll need to do a little detective work.

[Sonny]

You sure about that ?

Just did double take, box cracks , minor brush, but control arm inner ball joint connected to subframe took a big hit. Is it possible to damage the subframe or no way to do so?

[LJ851]

What kind of tests can I do to see what damage I’ve gotten? No more than 20mph wheel came off and oil pan wasn’t touched. Control arm inner tie rod where hit hard which I hope didn’t cause damage to the subframe as I just spent an hour bolting that exact bolt above it.

You sure about that ?