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ftoguy2012
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Hey guys, I've recently noticed a loud knock coming from the front passenger side, I'm fairly certain there's something up with the suspension but I won't know exactly what until the weekend.

On a side note, I've also noticed a slight creaking almost groaning sound coming from the rear when I reverse out the drive way ( usually on an angle because of lowww ) could this be the bushes/drop links? Or just the coilovers?

And last but not least, if it is the drop links/bushes, what are the part numbers for some decent quality ones? (1997 GPvR)

Thanks in advance guys :)
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ftoguy2012 wrote:On a side note, I've also noticed a slight creaking almost groaning sound coming from the rear when I reverse out the drive way
Could be your hand brake not releasing correctly. Do you hear the brakes releasing, ie: a small clunk sound shortly after when you take off forward?
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PHIL069 wrote:
ftoguy2012 wrote:On a side note, I've also noticed a slight creaking almost groaning sound coming from the rear when I reverse out the drive way
Could be your hand brake not releasing correctly. Do you hear the brakes releasing, ie: a small clunk sound shortly after when you take off forward?
Rear swaybar bushes or droplinks usually.
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Re: Big Knock

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PHIL069 wrote:
ftoguy2012 wrote:On a side note, I've also noticed a slight creaking almost groaning sound coming from the rear when I reverse out the drive way
Could be your hand brake not releasing correctly. Do you hear the brakes releasing, ie: a small clunk sound shortly after when you take off forward?
Yea fairly certain the brakes/hand break are both releasing, I'll know for sure once I get under the car.
And Ben, you wouldn't happen to have part numbers for drop links/bushes or a supplier?

Thanks guys
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