Suspension Knock from front driver side - Ideas?

Old Oct 9, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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Suspension Knock from front driver side - Ideas?

2010 G37S Coupe with 23k miles.
Eibach Pro Kit installed at 4500 miles
CV1's installed at 4700 miles

I recently took a 700 mile road trip and found the car to wander within the lane in addition to the knocking noise I hear while going over bumps slowly. Car also continously pulls to the left, even before/after a recent alignment.

For sure the noise is coming from the driver side front and I can feel it through the steering. Car is obviously within the warranty period, but something tells me the dealer will say that the wheels/lowering springs are the culprit, which I don't doubt at this rate.

Any ideas? Many thanks
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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Do you have SPC front camber kit? If so check the joint between the spindle and the upper A arm. It might get loose.

EDIT: here's a link to a thread with a video of a friend having an issue on a G35. Something to check maybe.
http://strictlygs.com/showthread.php...4901#post34901

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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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BB, the link in the video shows a loose ball joint. That part should be nice and tight. The rubber boot around it should be firm and filled with grease.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Do you have SPC front camber kit? If so check the bushings, I had one come apart.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jsolo
BB, the link in the video shows a loose ball joint. That part should be nice and tight. The rubber boot around it should be firm and filled with grease.
Correct. It's a little different on the G37, but it's a good place to start checking for looseness if you're having front suspension rattles.
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Thanks for all the input guys. Looks like I had an issue with the tie rod bolt not being tightened correctly, causing the noise and wandering car. That'll be the last time I let a Nissan dealer service my car, as the Infiniti dealer fixed it and didn't charge me. I bought my car from there new, so I guess rightfully so.

At any rate, thanks for all the suggestions!
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