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Suspension/Axle Issue?

Started by AnotherGreenFusion, August 16, 2016, 03:15:07 PM

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AnotherGreenFusion

I wonder if anyone had bets on this. Flatout hardware is good but the instructions are non-existent so here I am a noob at suspension trying to dial in coilovers. Of course the settings are wrong and I am still fighting with them AND of course I take a bump on the highway this morning and by the time I get to the parking garage I hear the dreaded CLICK CLICK CLICK from both CVs!


Guess it will be time for 2 new halfshafts.


Sigh...of course.
'15 Fusion SE 2.0 AWD
CP-E Cold Side, Hot Side, αIntake, QKspl DP & RMM | Boomba Can | Cordova TB | Synapse Gen III BOV | Levels FMIC | 160* T-Stat | Steeda STB, Sway | Flatout 5700 | SCT by Unleashed/LMS 93v11

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ZSHO

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Quote from: AnotherGreenFusion on August 16, 2016, 03:15:07 PM
I wonder if anyone had bets on this. Flatout hardware is good but the instructions are non-existent so here I am a noob at suspension trying to dial in coilovers. Of course the settings are wrong and I am still fighting with them AND of course I take a bump on the highway this morning and by the time I get to the parking garage I hear the dreaded CLICK CLICK CLICK from both CVs!


Guess it will be time for 2 new halfshafts.


Sigh...of course.
It could be your Hub's(wheel bearings)Thrust washer's,here is the TSB for the SHO.  Z https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUL90DXgdiQlZKd29scTd0eUU/view


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

AnotherGreenFusion

Quote from: ZSHO on August 16, 2016, 03:30:30 PM
It could be your Hub's(wheel bearings),here is the TSB for the SHO.  Z https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUL90DXgdiQlZKd29scTd0eUU/view


Thanks for the tip!


I'll have it on a lift tomorrow and will take a look. Either way I am 95% sure I caused this so its on me. If the CV boots aren't a mess then I will dig into this as it looks like an easy fix.
'15 Fusion SE 2.0 AWD
CP-E Cold Side, Hot Side, αIntake, QKspl DP & RMM | Boomba Can | Cordova TB | Synapse Gen III BOV | Levels FMIC | 160* T-Stat | Steeda STB, Sway | Flatout 5700 | SCT by Unleashed/LMS 93v11

PM me for AMSOil @ Cost

ZSHO

Quote from: AnotherGreenFusion on August 16, 2016, 03:56:34 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on August 16, 2016, 03:30:30 PM
It could be your Hub's(wheel bearings),here is the TSB for the SHO.  Z https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8JUL90DXgdiQlZKd29scTd0eUU/view


Thanks for the tip!


I'll have it on a lift tomorrow and will take a look. Either way I am 95% sure I caused this so its on me. If the CV boots aren't a mess then I will dig into this as it looks like an easy fix.
Here's a video for on the Thrust washer's for ya.  Z   [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnbCig-wR1Q#]! No longer available]! No longer available


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

SHOdded

And you are sure it's the halfshafts, not the coilovers, right?  Does the sound appear even when you are in Park and just moving the steering wheel around?
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If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ZSHO

Quote from: SHOdded on August 16, 2016, 04:45:18 PM
And you are sure it's the halfshafts, not the coilovers, right?  Does the sound appear even when you are in Park and just moving the steering wheel around?
-MANU might want to move this over to troubleshooting,your call.  Z  :)


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

AnotherGreenFusion

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Quote from: SHOdded on August 16, 2016, 04:45:18 PM
And you are sure it's the halfshafts, not the coilovers, right?  Does the sound appear even when you are in Park and just moving the steering wheel around?


I was thinking it might be the locks or a part of the coilover (maybe a loose upper mount bolt). It is def new after this morning's drive into town and it is happening on both sides pretty equally during a roll and even in park. The shop I am taking it too is to have them fix any mistakes I made and align the car so if its the coil I am sure we will find it. From my understanding if it is the CV it will be VERY obvious. If its neither then I will look at the steering shaft or the hubs next.


EDIT: Sorry, did not expect to take over this thread like that, I always forget how helpful you folks are. Most helpful ecoboost forum on the net so far that I have seen! Please move this if you want, and thank you, you folks are awesome. Wish some Ecopowerparts fit my car ;-)
'15 Fusion SE 2.0 AWD
CP-E Cold Side, Hot Side, αIntake, QKspl DP & RMM | Boomba Can | Cordova TB | Synapse Gen III BOV | Levels FMIC | 160* T-Stat | Steeda STB, Sway | Flatout 5700 | SCT by Unleashed/LMS 93v11

PM me for AMSOil @ Cost

AnotherGreenFusion

Did not break the CV's thankfully so either its the thrust washer issue or steering but I dont think I heard it on the way home. Will do some more testing.


BTW Granite State Dyno and Tune is amazing if you are in the new england area. They have an AWD roller linked dyno, know ecoboost tuning and work with both Cobb and SCT devices.
'15 Fusion SE 2.0 AWD
CP-E Cold Side, Hot Side, αIntake, QKspl DP & RMM | Boomba Can | Cordova TB | Synapse Gen III BOV | Levels FMIC | 160* T-Stat | Steeda STB, Sway | Flatout 5700 | SCT by Unleashed/LMS 93v11

PM me for AMSOil @ Cost