lower control arm bolts help - Dodge Caliber SRT-4 Forums

Touzi · 06-08-2009, 03:09 PM

Trying to find the thread that is about the lower control arm bolts took my car to the dealer today for it had the manager go for a ride with me he heard it and im bringing the car back there tomorrow they havent worked on one yet just wondering what they are gonna do i know they replace the bolts just wondering if someone else can give me more information thank you.

iTurbo · 06-08-2009, 06:05 PM

I'm in the same boat with my '08 CSRT. Loud BANG/SNAP/CRACK when I brake over bumps, hard U-turns, or WOT. I'm not looking forward to bringing it in for warranty work because the guys at the local dealership are a bunch of morons. If the bolts only need to be torqued to spec I'd rather just crawl under the car and do it myself.

sheldon37 · 06-09-2009, 10:59 PM

there was a recall released for the lower control arm bolts. just take it to the dealer and they should replace them for u

http://www.aboutautomobile.com/TSB/2008/Dodge/Caliber

iTurbo · 06-13-2009, 12:06 AM

Found this:

http://www.wkjeeps.com/misc/Patriot/...nse_08070a.pdf

iTurbo · 06-13-2009, 12:10 AM

Forgot to add; I'm bringing in my CSRT next Tuesday. Will report back then..

06-13-2009, 12:45 AM

They do not need to be replaced if you really dont want to, I just tightened mine to spec and havent had a problem since. Tighten them to 135lb/ft and it should be all good

iTurbo · 06-16-2009, 11:35 AM

I brought my CSRT in today for the lower control arm bolts recall. They had to order the bolts (SRT specific) and I have to make another appointment next week. Will update then.

SniperSrt · 06-16-2009, 06:15 PM

I had the same problem and it wasent the control arm bolts.According to the dealer it was the axel nuts comming loose and they told me thats what was the popping\clicking.so you my want to have them check that out too.

iTurbo · 07-02-2009, 05:00 PM

I had the lower control arm bolts replaced today. So far so good!

loves_cars · 07-02-2009, 05:36 PM

Hey im just wondering because my Caliber was built in November of 2008. Should i be concened? Why im asking is that i hear a loud knocking noise when reversing or slow/fast launches. It'll knock 2-3 times each time. I work at the dealership but im just worried because the guy who does front end work really hates his job may hate me for having my srt4.

Could i go to another dealership?

06-08-2009, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Touzi SRT racer Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 514	lower control arm bolts help Trying to find the thread that is about the lower control arm bolts took my car to the dealer today for it had the manager go for a ride with me he heard it and im bringing the car back there tomorrow they havent worked on one yet just wondering what they are gonna do i know they replace the bolts just wondering if someone else can give me more information thank you.

06-09-2009, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
sheldon37 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: edmonton, ab Posts: 92	there was a recall released for the lower control arm bolts. just take it to the dealer and they should replace them for u http://www.aboutautomobile.com/TSB/2008/Dodge/Caliber __________________ K&N drop in PTP inlet pipe agp catch can bwoody check valve MS1 nkg plugs agp wastegate agp motor mount Last edited by sheldon37 : 06-09-2009 at 11:10 PM.

06-13-2009, 12:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
iTurbo SRT driver Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gillette, WY Posts: 220	Found this: http://www.wkjeeps.com/misc/Patriot/...nse_08070a.pdf __________________ Jeremy Mitchell 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo 1987 Shelby Lancer #127 1987 Shelby CSX #667 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T (x2) 1998 Buick Regal GS 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4

06-13-2009, 12:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
iTurbo SRT driver Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gillette, WY Posts: 220	Forgot to add; I'm bringing in my CSRT next Tuesday. Will report back then.. __________________ Jeremy Mitchell 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo 1987 Shelby Lancer #127 1987 Shelby CSX #667 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T (x2) 1998 Buick Regal GS 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4

06-16-2009, 11:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
iTurbo SRT driver Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gillette, WY Posts: 220	I brought my CSRT in today for the lower control arm bolts recall. They had to order the bolts (SRT specific) and I have to make another appointment next week. Will update then. __________________ Jeremy Mitchell 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo 1987 Shelby Lancer #127 1987 Shelby CSX #667 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T (x2) 1998 Buick Regal GS 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4

06-08-2009, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
iTurbo SRT driver Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gillette, WY Posts: 220	I'm in the same boat with my '08 CSRT. Loud BANG/SNAP/CRACK when I brake over bumps, hard U-turns, or WOT. I'm not looking forward to bringing it in for warranty work because the guys at the local dealership are a bunch of morons. If the bolts only need to be torqued to spec I'd rather just crawl under the car and do it myself.

06-13-2009, 12:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
jadenstate Posts: n/a	They do not need to be replaced if you really dont want to, I just tightened mine to spec and havent had a problem since. Tighten them to 135lb/ft and it should be all good

06-16-2009, 06:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
SniperSrt SRT noob Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 182	I had the same problem and it wasent the control arm bolts.According to the dealer it was the axel nuts comming loose and they told me thats what was the popping\clicking.so you my want to have them check that out too.

07-02-2009, 05:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
iTurbo SRT driver Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gillette, WY Posts: 220	I had the lower control arm bolts replaced today. So far so good! __________________ Jeremy Mitchell 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo 1987 Shelby Lancer #127 1987 Shelby CSX #667 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T (x2) 1998 Buick Regal GS 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4

07-02-2009, 05:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
loves_cars Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,153	Hey im just wondering because my Caliber was built in November of 2008. Should i be concened? Why im asking is that i hear a loud knocking noise when reversing or slow/fast launches. It'll knock 2-3 times each time. I work at the dealership but im just worried because the guy who does front end work really hates his job may hate me for having my srt4. Could i go to another dealership? __________________

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