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Anyone get front end clunks after installing a strut bar?

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#1 ·
What's up everyone? So about a month ago, I got and installed a SRT8 Petty Garage Strut tower brace. Really nice quality piece and install was a breeze. I could really feel a difference too in handling. Overall I was super pleased. After installing it though, I'm getting an intermitten clunck or clank of mettle and mettle sound. It's pretty light but I can hear it. WHat would cause a clunk after installing a strut tower brace? Any ideas? I've looked all around inside the engine bay and can't see where it would be coming from and below, it's difficult too because naturally I can't be under there and driving at the same time. Anyone have this problem? Any ideas? It's not super noticeable but I can notice it. I might uninstall and cruise to see fi it's still there.
Thanks for any information you have.
OJM
 
#2 · (Edited)
Do you have BT Devo tops screwed on top? If so, they can make contact with the strut. Try rubber washers as spacers under them to reduce chatter. If no aftermarket tower caps, dunno on the clunk. I have a Razors Edge 4 point front bar and have had zero issues.
 
#3 ·
I'm not sure how much clerance u have between the strut brace and your manifold but i had the same problem. But for me, one of my motor mounts was the issue. The motor would raise up and hit the strut brace. Try this, open your hood jump in the car put it in drive and lightly hit the gas while holding the brake. Check if your engine jumps up.. good luck.
 
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