Hey guys,
2001 EX - 150,000 miles. Original suspension. Struts, boots, shocks, springs, sway bars, calipers and rotors all original. Pads of course have been maintained.
I've got two separate suspension sounds going on that I'm sure others have had based on my searches and I could use your help.
#1 - The Clunk - There seems to be a lot of thunky road noise transmitted through the suspension. Have 4 new Cooper CS4's and that has cut down on the persistent whining, but it seems every bump and pothole, even tiny ones, produces a kind of muted hollow thud. It is not jolting or hugely uncomfortable but it is more than noticeable. I could start throwing parts at this thing, but I'm curious if there is any consensus on any low hanging fruit I should look at first.
#2 - The Creak - You know that sound you hear in the movies of an early 1800's-era wooden frigate gently creaking as it rolls on the dark, foggy sea? Imagine that type of creaking coming from somewhere in the front end of the Odyssey. It happens as I accelerate or decelerate, even at a gentle acceleration. Only noticeable under 20 MPH. Also noticeable when turning either direction at low MPH. I'm wondering if it has something to do with spring or strut mount movement since it happens when the front end is pitching. But it also happens when turning, so don't know if there is anything to that notion. Any ideas?
I'd love to be able to get back at list a little of that new van ride.
Did the TSB for sway bars on this era Odyssey take care of any of the thunks?
I'm taking the wheels off this weekend to inspect, so any thoughts on what to look for are much appreciated.
2001 EX - 150,000 miles. Original suspension. Struts, boots, shocks, springs, sway bars, calipers and rotors all original. Pads of course have been maintained.
I've got two separate suspension sounds going on that I'm sure others have had based on my searches and I could use your help.
#1 - The Clunk - There seems to be a lot of thunky road noise transmitted through the suspension. Have 4 new Cooper CS4's and that has cut down on the persistent whining, but it seems every bump and pothole, even tiny ones, produces a kind of muted hollow thud. It is not jolting or hugely uncomfortable but it is more than noticeable. I could start throwing parts at this thing, but I'm curious if there is any consensus on any low hanging fruit I should look at first.
#2 - The Creak - You know that sound you hear in the movies of an early 1800's-era wooden frigate gently creaking as it rolls on the dark, foggy sea? Imagine that type of creaking coming from somewhere in the front end of the Odyssey. It happens as I accelerate or decelerate, even at a gentle acceleration. Only noticeable under 20 MPH. Also noticeable when turning either direction at low MPH. I'm wondering if it has something to do with spring or strut mount movement since it happens when the front end is pitching. But it also happens when turning, so don't know if there is anything to that notion. Any ideas?
I'd love to be able to get back at list a little of that new van ride.
Did the TSB for sway bars on this era Odyssey take care of any of the thunks?
I'm taking the wheels off this weekend to inspect, so any thoughts on what to look for are much appreciated.