My 1990 LS

krisx13

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well this clicking sound has gotten worse it seems, especially while i was on the highway. i can only hear it when the car is slowing down and im not pressing on the gas. anybody have any ideas what it could be? it's definitely coming from the front driver side wheel. i just put in new suspension in the front and didnt notice this sound before, maybe it has something to do with it?
 

covert_Con

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krisx13 said:
well this clicking sound has gotten worse it seems, especially while i was on the highway. i can only hear it when the car is slowing down and im not pressing on the gas. anybody have any ideas what it could be? it's definitely coming from the front driver side wheel. i just put in new suspension in the front and didnt notice this sound before, maybe it has something to do with it?
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That's the CV axle. Your boot is probably in bad shape, learn from my mistakes and replace it ASAP!
 

covert_Con

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nathan_carmona said:
definitely your axle. I suggest autozone axles. Ive heard they have a lifetime garuntee (someone confirm please)
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They do, and also if your return the original axle you get 10-20 bucks back. (if its in the box :) )
 


krisx13

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thanks guys, i had a feeling it could be that as well....and then i noticed ALL of the lug nuts were loose on that side. i think i found my problem lol. im surprised my wheel didnt come off on the highway :|
 

nathan_carmona

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OEM lug nuts and most aftermarket lug nuts have a different seat (if you didnt already know and I'm just beating a dead horse lol) and using the wrong nuts on the wrong rim will cause them to loosen up and back off
 

covert_Con

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krisx13 said:
thanks guys, i had a feeling it could be that as well....and then i noticed ALL of the lug nuts were loose on that side. i think i found my problem lol. im surprised my wheel didnt come off on the highway :|
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Your extremley lucky. When I had my wheels replaced on my old camaro, the guys at the tire shop didn't tighten the driver side down all the way, and it fell off the next day in the school parking lot :wak:
glad yoou got it fixed though :p
 

krisx13

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nathan_carmona said:
OEM lug nuts and most aftermarket lug nuts have a different seat (if you didnt already know and I'm just beating a dead horse lol) and using the wrong nuts on the wrong rim will cause them to loosen up and back off
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yes i know, i made sure to order the correct lugs :D my dad just forgot to tighten them.
 

krisx13

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thinking of getting a front lip, preferably something that won't break the bank. ideas/suggestions?
 
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