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Steve Tinker · 12-03-2014, 11:34 PM

^^^^ as above ^^^^
If someone has tightened the lower control arms to the chassis with the wheels up off the ground (suspended on a hoist or jackstands) then the control arm bushes will be in tension - this causes a similar sound that you describe.
As BYprodriver suggests, loosen and re-torque the suspension bolts with the cars weight on all 4 wheels.

12-03-2014, 11:34 PM	#3
Steve Tinker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,522	^^^^ as above ^^^^ If someone has tightened the lower control arms to the chassis with the wheels up off the ground (suspended on a hoist or jackstands) then the control arm bushes will be in tension - this causes a similar sound that you describe. As BYprodriver suggests, loosen and re-torque the suspension bolts with the cars weight on all 4 wheels. __________________ 2001 Boxster S (triple black). Sleeping easier with LN Engineering/Flat 6 IMS upgrade, low temp thermostat & underspeed pulley. 2001 MV Agusta F4.