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    Default VR UTE Strut knocking clunking?

    I have a 93 V8 Ute. Bought it off a guy who did all the mods, He has lowered it, pretty sure it has super lows on it. After Driving for awhile, maybe an hour or so, it starts making random knocking / clunking noises when turning a corner. Pretty sure its coming from the front left hand side.
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    Strut top bearings or maybe wheel bearing because you say after a hour or so...feel the hub to see if it's hot.

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    Hi,Id start by checking the suspension bushes ,just look at their condition and if they look tired and old then they are probably due for replacement.Also the struts can wear out up inside them and get a clunking sound to them once they warm up,bounce the car and see what you hear.You might have to get replacements if they are stuffed.You can also jack up the car and check the wheel bearings.Just grab the wheel at the top and the bottom and try to move the wheel in and out to see if there is any sideways movement.If it feels loose the wheel bearings might need replacing.cheers
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    I forgot to mention the swaybar mounts and links,have a good look at them to.The link bushes chop out in no time on them.Ive seen a few of them make a clunking /thumping noise when they get worn out.They arent usually effected by temperature though,which seems to be the case if it only starts to happen after driving for a while.

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    +1 for the sway bar link rods - my vs sedan was doing similar till replaced them with aftermarket ones

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    Be somthin worn in the suspension. Gonne either be your strut tops or your sway bar links. But also it possibly could be the bearing but i would expect some bearing noise too if it was that
    Quote Originally Posted by Blown V6 Hatch View Post
    Has ACL stopped making flat top pistons or something? Grinding a heap off the heads seems to be the latest fashion...
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    It's cheap and half arsed - perfect fit for a Commodore
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