Re: suspension question...

[Night Shadow <soltwede@ucsub.colorado.edu>]

On Fri, 4 Apr 1997, Francois St-Amand wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Today I drove over a speedbump (going less than 10mph), and I heard 
> "ka-klonk" in the front, as if the suspension was loose.  I tighten 
> the two bolts on the side I thought it was coming from.  Still did 
> it.   I don't know how to tight the other "big" bolt.
> 
> Please help, I don't want to take it to the garage, I just got 250$ 
> in ticket! :-(
> 
> Frank

Frank, I had a similar experience...every time I hit a bump the
suspension would clunk.....turned out to be the control arm bushings...or
"a-arm"....connects at bottom of strut near wheel...the bushings are where
the a-arm connects to the frame of the car.



Just my 2 cents....


Eric


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