I have an 85 accord se-i. there is a clack-clack-clack noise coming from the suspension, especially in parking lots when im turning the wheel to the left i think. The speed of this sound could be described as a horse trotting. Any ideas of what it could be?

 

My car did that a couple years ago, turned out the CV joints were shot. That could be your problem also. Mine did it no matter which way I turned, and the clacking was slower when I was moving slower, faster if I was going faster, but not loud enough that I would hear it on the highway, the only time I noticed it was in parking lots, etc.

 

thank you very much for your input. Did they just replace the whole front axel for that?

 

I also think that is the sound that your hearing...CV joints
Have a Front end man put it on the rack and let him show you where it's at...

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sounds like an axle noise to me as well.........if it is,, get 1 at Autozone 60-70 dollars

 

thanks alot guys, i jacked the car up and looked under there, the passenger side cv boot was torn off and that was the culprit, i got a new axel for about 70 bucks.. putting it in there was a pain in the butt considering i have an 85 honda.. the spindle nut (axel nut) was stuck on there and i winded up drilling it out. It took a few hours just to get that thing off, tried a torch, breaker bar, brute force, impact wrench, nothing worked... in the end ijust had to drill into it until the impact wrench finally worked. i have the factory service manual but it makes it look alot easier than it really is.. lol, at least i saved money. thanks again guys

 

Good deal, glad to hear you fixed your problem!! In addition to saving money, it just feels good when you do it yourself.