HELP: strut Rear Clunk

[justanotheradikt]

yea i didnt get a chance either...next weekend maybe. let me know how it goes

 

[AceProtege]

yea i didnt get a chance either...next weekend maybe. let me know how it goes

i will try sometime this week! i am moving this weekend so will not have time then!

 

[mopiko]

Haha, I was hoping that you guys have a chance to try it. Let me see when I'll have time, if I can around to it before you guys do I'll let you know if it works.

 

[AceProtege]

i have been super busy over the past couple months.......

 

[Crazee D]

ok so where is this previous thread? links, anyone?

 

[AceProtege]

ok so where is this previous thread? links, anyone?

for similar problems?

 

[Crazee D]

like this one I suppose
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9507&highlight=strut+noise

or

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120763&highlight=strut+noise

(hippy)

 

[AceProtege]

MSP's had problems with rear end-links clunking and strut problems.......

think ours are just from dropping our cars......

 

[Crazee D]

I think my AWR rear sway bar endlinks are too long

 

[AceProtege]

are they adjustable?

 

[mopiko]

I think my AWR rear sway bar endlinks are too long

I used to have the AWR endlinks installed in my P5, the problem with that endlink is that the bushing are solid rubber bushings instead of softer rubber with holes the OEM one has. Problem becomes when the endlink moves (from the suspension travel), it makes some really bad noise from the rubbing of rubber and metal, I tried several times to add lubricant but still can't get rid of the noise, then I started to have back problems because I drive so much in that car so I change it back to OEM. The endlink itself is of the same size and spec as the OEM, the only differences are: Solid tube instead C shape steel and solid hard rubber bushings on each end instead of soft rubber bushings.

 

[Crazee D]

USUALLY YES
but right now the threads are all the way into the links

 

[mopiko]

Don't understand .... can you explain and teach me?

 

[Crazee D]

I am still new at this...
basically it appears that the endlinks are adjusted to their tightest or lowest setting.
When the assembly compresses, the link hits the frame or something.

 

[AceProtege]

I might install the washer this weekend......

 

[justanotheradikt]

i tried to last weekend but couldnt get the nut off.

 

[AceProtege]

You have to use a huge pipe wrench to hold the piece under the nut to keep the strut piston from spinning.....

 

[bazooka joe]

i think awr has a "new" fix for the endlink problem, mine were fine after the first fix with the rubber washer, but it's clunking again...i'm gonna write to anthony again and see what he says...

 

[AceProtege]

Is our problem an end-link problem? It sounds like it is coming from the upper part of the strut?

 

[justanotheradikt]

You have to use a huge pipe wrench to hold the piece under the nut to keep the strut piston from spinning.....

yea i figured id have to use something so i dont destroy it, thats why i didnt try too hard. got scared...so i just get something to hold that little plate? or do i need to hold something else?