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JusticePete · 05-01-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintendo

Didn't use the wad of tape as a permanent fix. Did so to see if that was the issue for me. And it stopped the noise. So a few days later I went hunting for a solution that would fix the loose plastic in the wheel well. Found a few clips were lose and replaced them. Sound is gone.

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Glad you resolved yours.

The noise folks are experiencing is most likely not the same as yours (loose inner fender due to missing hardware). It is a mechanical noise most likely caused by a ball joint, endlink or nuts not suffciently tight.

Silent... · 05-07-2017, 09:57 AM

After a recent HPDE weekend my 2012 developed a similar noise to those in this thread. When pulling into or out of my driveway, which slants down from the road, I noticed a pop, knock type of noise. It also occurred on certain blacktop transitions, especially when turning. So following Petes recommendation I checked the upper strut bolts and tightened them up. I moved them almost a quarter turn. I also checked the swat bar end link nuts and tightened them. After that and backing out of the driveway and pulling back in, my noise seems to be gone. Test drive pending...

KJZ28 · 05-08-2017, 03:25 PM

JusticePete I should have told you, a few months ago I found what was causing my knock and you were right...it was a bad sway bar endlink. Bought Moog replacements, car handles awesome. The rear seat back was also squeaking on the hinge which caused confusion when listening for the noise, fixed that with electrical tape. Thanks Pete!!

JusticePete · 05-09-2017, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KJZ28

JusticePete I should have told you, a few months ago I found what was causing my knock and you were right...it was a bad sway bar endlink. Bought Moog replacements, car handles awesome. The rear seat back was also squeaking on the hinge which caused confusion when listening for the noise, fixed that with electrical tape. Thanks Pete!!

Firefighter · 10-01-2017, 09:34 AM

TTT

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Highside · 11-16-2017, 10:26 PM

if the strut needs to articulate spherically, what happens when you install camber plates?

JusticePete · 11-27-2017, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Highside

if the strut needs to articulate spherically, what happens when you install camber plates?

The mount is replaced with a spherical bearing and this happens.

Highside · 11-27-2017, 10:04 AM

Thanks for the vid that explains a lot
So no more sounds from the strut mount, and adjustability. Sounds like a win win.

JusticePete · 11-27-2017, 10:07 AM

Exactly. Our camber plates are in stock and can ship today!

Minkster · 11-27-2017, 10:50 AM

After about 33K miles, started to hear a creaking/popping noise coming from the front end when moving slowly over uneven pavement. At 43K miles it was too annoying, so found this thread in hopes of fixing the problem. Followed JP's advice and tightened everything "mechanic" tight, but no help. Decided to disconnect the front stab bar (as it seemed to be in that area) , and the noise was gone. So I ended up replacing the end links, bushings, and bushing caps with all new OEM parts. To my surprise, the noise was still there. In desperation, I tried lubing the bushings with silicone grease, and the noise disappeared. However after three days, I guess the grease was squeezed out because the noise returned. Anyone have any other solutions?

JusticePete · 11-27-2017, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Minkster

After about 33K miles, started to hear a creaking/popping noise coming from the front end when moving slowly over uneven pavement. At 43K miles it was too annoying, so found this thread in hopes of fixing the problem. Followed JP's advice and tightened everything "mechanic" tight, but no help. Decided to disconnect the front stab bar (as it seemed to be in that area) , and the noise was gone. So I ended up replacing the end links, bushings, and bushing caps with all new OEM parts. To my surprise, the noise was still there. In desperation, I tried lubing the bushings with silicone grease, and the noise disappeared. However after three days, I guess the grease was squeezed out because the noise returned. Anyone have any other solutions?

OE or aftermarket sway bar?

Minkster · 11-27-2017, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

OE or aftermarket sway bar?

OEM

JusticePete · 11-27-2017, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Minkster

OEM

New endlinks and new bushings?

Minkster · 11-27-2017, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

New endlinks and new bushings?

Yes.

05-07-2017, 09:57 AM	#114
Silent... Drives: 2012 2LT RS White Born: 11/10/11 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 313	After a recent HPDE weekend my 2012 developed a similar noise to those in this thread. When pulling into or out of my driveway, which slants down from the road, I noticed a pop, knock type of noise. It also occurred on certain blacktop transitions, especially when turning. So following Petes recommendation I checked the upper strut bolts and tightened them up. I moved them almost a quarter turn. I also checked the swat bar end link nuts and tightened them. After that and backing out of the driveway and pulling back in, my noise seems to be gone. Test drive pending... __________________ Grey Hockey Stripes; Heritage Grill; GM GFX - Unpainted Argent Gray; GM Dovetail Spoiler; Rivercity Creations custom painted rear bowtie, RS & Taillight Bezels; MRR M017 Graphite Wheels; Nitto NT555 G2; ACS 4Teen Heat Extractor RX Catch Can;CAI; MF Exhaust; VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB; Overkill Stage 1 Supercharger System; Hotchkis Comp Sway Bar Set w/ End Links, Cadillac CTSV 4 Piston Brembos on all corners with SS Black Hat Rotors Youtube Channel - HPDE Driving Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpO...8aw6hgX3O1Uh7A

05-08-2017, 03:25 PM	#115
KJZ28 Drives: 2018 Buick Regal TourX Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North of NYC Posts: 546 View My Garage	JusticePete I should have told you, a few months ago I found what was causing my knock and you were right...it was a bad sway bar endlink. Bought Moog replacements, car handles awesome. The rear seat back was also squeaking on the hinge which caused confusion when listening for the noise, fixed that with electrical tape. Thanks Pete!! __________________ SOLD: 2010 2SS/RS L99-A6 K&N CAI, Speed Engineering Long Tube Headers, Stainless Works hi-flow cats, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back. Tuned by Corvettes of Westchester. 1/LE rear suspension conversion, Bilstein B6 Stuts/shocks.

10-01-2017, 09:34 AM	#117
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11-27-2017, 10:50 AM	#122
Minkster Drives: 2019 1LE 2SS Camaro, 2011 Z07/Z06 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 21	Sway Bar Noise After about 33K miles, started to hear a creaking/popping noise coming from the front end when moving slowly over uneven pavement. At 43K miles it was too annoying, so found this thread in hopes of fixing the problem. Followed JP's advice and tightened everything "mechanic" tight, but no help. Decided to disconnect the front stab bar (as it seemed to be in that area) , and the noise was gone. So I ended up replacing the end links, bushings, and bushing caps with all new OEM parts. To my surprise, the noise was still there. In desperation, I tried lubing the bushings with silicone grease, and the noise disappeared. However after three days, I guess the grease was squeezed out because the noise returned. Anyone have any other solutions? __________________ 2011 SSB Z07 CFZ 3LZ Z06, 2004 SGM M3, 2019 2SS 1LE Camaro, 1990 RC30, 1993 CBR900RR

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