After complete suspension replacement, crazy things started to happen

PeteCT · Apr 16, 2021

I replaced the whole front suspension, literally everything. Thought, great times about to happen! but..

I went to a shop for an alignment and asked them to tighten any loose bolts or whatever to make sure I did everything correct. They aligned it twice. First time they drove my truck into a wall which was a one kind of story, finally they aligned it but what I noticed when I start driving or slow driving I hear metal clank sound, also scary sound when I turn left or right (even when stop) right about "all the way" it's like break a metal piece or something.
So driving the truck is kind of nightmare and I just wanted to address it before the wheels will fall off. Any advices really appreciated

swathdiver · Apr 16, 2021

PeteCT said:
I replaced the whole front suspension, literally everything. Thought, great times about to happen! but..

I went to a shop for an alignment and asked them to tighten any loose bolts or whatever to make sure I did everything correct. They aligned it twice. First time they drove my truck into a wall which was a one kind of story, finally they aligned it but what I noticed when I start driving or slow driving I hear metal clank sound, also scary sound when I turn left or right (even when stop) right about "all the way" it's like break a metal piece or something.
So driving the truck is kind of nightmare and I just wanted to address it before the wheels will fall off. Any advices really appreciated

That's quite a story Pete, tell us about the wall! How fast were the knuckleheads going? Could they have bent the frame? Have you put a camera or sound recording device underneath to try to pinpoint where the sounds are coming from?

OR VietVet · Apr 16, 2021

Put on a drive on rack, one person at the steering wheel and in the air, another person under the front to watch and listen when turn the steering wheel lock to lock. Inspect as needed. Look for any damage to components or frame from the drive in to a wall fiasco. Look for any parts that are causing the noise and could it have been the installer?

Rocket Man · Apr 17, 2021

List all the parts you replaced and brands. We need to know exactly what “ literally everything “ is. And there’s some cheap brands out there that should never be used for steering or suspension.

Bill 1960 · Apr 17, 2021

Yes, please list exactly the parts as suggested above.

Also, did you use a torque wrench when tightening your fasteners?

What year is the vehicle, and is it 2 or 4wd or AWD?

Was it clanking during the time AFTER you replaced the parts and BEFORE the shop did the alignment?

OR VietVet · Apr 17, 2021

Also, bear in mind that some components need to be torqued to spec while the full weight is on the ground instead of it suspended in the air.

PeteCT · Apr 21, 2021

swathdiver said:
That's quite a story Pete, tell us about the wall! How fast were the knuckleheads going? Could they have bent the frame? Have you put a camera or sound recording device underneath to try to pinpoint where the sounds are coming from?

Well it was the slowest kiss to the wall but I had to repaint the bumper (I entertain myself with it).
No, nothing was touched. Just the whole bumper paint was stripped.

PeteCT · Apr 21, 2021

Rocket Man said:
List all the parts you replaced and brands. We need to know exactly what “ literally everything “ is. And there’s some cheap brands out there that should never be used for steering or suspension.

I usually buy Detroit Axel stuff over those years (~5) and they hold okay.

Changed:
Upper & Lower arms.
Hubs.
Struts Assembly.
Ball joint assembly.
Lower ball joint.
Sway bar stabilizer link.
Tie Rods.
CV Axle Driveshaft.

New rotors and brakes but it's not related.

I hope I didn't miss anything.

PeteCT · Apr 21, 2021

PNW VietVet said:
Also, bear in mind that some components need to be torqued to spec while the full weight is on the ground instead of it suspended in the air.

It's interesting. I didn't know. Will double check.

PeteCT · Apr 21, 2021

Bill 1960 said:
Yes, please list exactly the parts as suggested above.

Also, did you use a torque wrench when tightening your fasteners?

What year is the vehicle, and is it 2 or 4wd or AWD?

Was it clanking during the time AFTER you replaced the parts and BEFORE the shop did the alignment?

I used torque and followed the chart.

4WD.

They didn't hit the car like hit, just didn't realized that this is a big truck so they turned not sharp enough and scratched off the paint from the front bumper.

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