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Type3 Viking Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2017 Posts: 13 Location: Norway
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 1:01 pm Post subject: Clunk from the front beam |
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Hello!
I have a clunking noise from my front beam of my 71 variant. The noise is present whenever I drive on a bumpy road. I have new balljoints, so thats not the problem... I did an inspection today and i saw that the driver side is a little bit lower than the passenger side (2-4cm), and that there is contact between the rubber bumper thingy and the trailing arm on the lowest side. Do you think the noise can come from there?
I adjusted the steering for play, and i noticed that there is a tiny "click"/very small "clunk" somewhere in the system, but do you think that this noise can get so amplified when driving that i hear it?
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Bobnotch Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2003 Posts: 22328 Location: Kimball, Mi
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: clunk from the front beem |
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Try adjusting the upper sway bar/torsion bar (do a search for it of the forum).
It could also be the bolt fell out of the opposite side, allowing the lower trailing arm to come out, causing the clunking noise. It's also possible that the lower beam bearing is shot on that side from a lack of grease.
Sorry, those are just a couple I can think of right off hand. _________________ Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
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GjMan Samba Member
Joined: June 05, 2004 Posts: 822 Location: Grand Junction, CO
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:02 pm Post subject: Re: clunk from the front beem |
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As Tom suggested, I'm betting your lower left outer trailing arm bearing is trashed. That would account for the uneven stance.
Also possible you have a broken torsion bar. |
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Type3 Viking Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2017 Posts: 13 Location: Norway
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Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:09 am Post subject: Re: Clunk from the front beam |
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Long time ago i posted this tread... Thank you for your tips! I tried adjusting the upper sway bar and the clunking noise reduced, but there are still some clunking.
Are the bearings on the lower trailing arms available, and possible to change at home, or do you need special tools and NOS parts? |
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