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1999 996 front end/steering/suspension noises

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YOUR RESEARCH1999 996 front end/steering/suspension noises

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Replace i've had similar symptoms and front sway bar links

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I've had similar symptoms and front sway bar links replacement cured it.
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Check dl

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yeah check the DL, but check all the nuts on your struts as well.
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Replace suspension

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I replaced the suspension to ROW M030, purchased from Suncoast, about 3 months ago.
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1999 996 front end/steering/suspension noises

Check dl

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yeah check the DL, but check all the nuts on your struts as well.
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Check nuts

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yeah check the DL, but check all the nuts on your struts as well.
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I talked to an indy repair mechanic & he also said that it could be the front sway bar links needs replacement.
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Check dl

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yeah check the DL, but check all the nuts on your struts as well.
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Check nuts

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yeah check the DL, but check all the nuts on your struts as well.
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I talked to an indy repair mechanic & he also said that it could be the front sway bar links needs replacement.
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1999 996 front end/steering/suspension noises

Replace i've had similar symptoms and front sway bar links

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I've had similar symptoms and front sway bar links replacement cured it.
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Replace suspension

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I replaced the suspension to ROW M030, purchased from Suncoast, about 3 months ago.
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Run their lifecycle

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At this point in the cars life, any or all of these could simply have run their lifecycle.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have a 1999 996 coupe. It's in good condition with 90,000 miles on it. I noticed some noises from the front end/steering/suspension. I hear little noises when I hit bumps in the road & can feel some vibration on the steering wheel. The car runs & handles great, with no play in the steering. It feels like a worn bushing or something, but I don't know that much about the steering/suspension. Does anyone know what this could be? Please help. Thanks.

POST 2Original post

I've had similar symptoms and front sway bar links replacement cured it.

POST 3Original post

It could easily be any of the front suspension bushings, or the front strut mounts. At this point in the cars life, any or all of these could simply have run their lifecycle. Switch to an M030 RoW suspension full kit front and rear and I would guess all of the noises will vanish. And you will also get a big smile on your face when you drive. Simply piecing a part here and there will not be cost effective in the long run.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hey Janusz, Thanks for the info. I talked to an indy repair mechanic & he also said that it could be the front sway bar links needs replacement. He said it was fairly common & not too expensive. I found it here for $42.94. http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/199..._bar_link.html

POST 5Original post

Could be drop links, or in my case it was strut mounts.

POST 6Original post

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POST 7Original post

Mine also is a '99. I replaced the suspension to ROW M030, purchased from Suncoast, about 3 months ago. What a difference! I think the price was about $1100 for the kit. Definitely money well spent!

POST 8Original post

yeah check the DL, but check all the nuts on your struts as well.

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