valy Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Hi gents! Got an annoying clicking noise from the suspension on the driver side front of my 370 but unsure what exactly is. Gets worst when turning left and goes when driving straight Are these the bushings in the lower arm perhaps? do they usually get changed or a new lower arm is required if this is the problem? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormtrooperZ Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I have something similar, but driverside rear. I believe it's the ARB drop link on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 20 minutes ago, StormtrooperZ said: I have something similar, but driverside rear. I believe it's the ARB drop link on mine. I had this on the back as well from the axle which is well known bug on the 370's ,but just had it sorted and upgraded with a kawasaki castellated axle nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I'd be surised if the lower arm bushes were at fault - they're not as big of a problem as they were with the 350z's. By the fact the noise changes with steering angle, I can only assume it'd be your tie rod as components like your drop links mount to the LCA so the noise shouldn't change by turning the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, Silverthorn said: I'd be surised if the lower arm bushes were at fault - they're not as big of a problem as they were with the 350z's. By the fact the noise changes with steering angle, I can only assume it'd be your tie rod as components like your drop links mount to the LCA so the noise shouldn't change by turning the wheel. thanks mate,tie rods are cheaper then a lower arm so might try this in the first instance and get both sides done any suggestions on brands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 @valy Honestly, i usually just go with whichever is available on the best deal on Autodoc - I believe i paid about £10 or so per tie rod from them. Postage can be a little bit expensive so if you have any other maintenance items you want to purchase, try and get them all in one order to save a few ££. It's a shame you're as far away as you are as i have two almost brand new tie rods just sat here as i fitted them and then removed them a month later when i fitted the GKtech kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Silverthorn said: @valy Honestly, i usually just go with whichever is available on the best deal on Autodoc - I believe i paid about £10 or so per tie rod from them. Postage can be a little bit expensive so if you have any other maintenance items you want to purchase, try and get them all in one order to save a few ££. It's a shame you're as far away as you are as i have two almost brand new tie rods just sat here as i fitted them and then removed them a month later when i fitted the GKtech kit. If they are good and you want to get rid of them I can have yours mate if you can post them to me,I am happy to cover the postage as won't be much.just send me a dm and will arrange all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 @valy No need for them whatsoever mate - I'll ping you a dm now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 quick update,fitted the tie rods but hasn't sorted the problem so onto the next idea which is getting a new wheel bearing hub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Have you checked between the disc and dust shield and spun the wheel off the ground? Not uncommon for stones etc to get lodged there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Ebized said: Have you checked between the disc and dust shield and spun the wheel off the ground? Not uncommon for stones etc to get lodged there. yes,did this as one of the first checks when I started hearing the noise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) ok,so I can confirm now that it was indeed the wheel bearing hub making the noise. New one is in and problem sorted Edited February 26, 2021 by valy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormtrooperZ Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Are you running spacers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, StormtrooperZ said: Are you running spacers? yes I am running spacers all around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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