i get clunks, small ones, when i hit bumps that dont sound normal, however it is an 8 year old car and the suspension is most likely completely stock. This car also sat for a year and has somewhat squeaky suspension. Its possible that it may be a motor mount i suppose because i get some noise under acceleration when i first hit it, but also when i go down my curb into the street when the front hasnt even moved down it yett. I also have taken into consideration my exhaust could be rusted to bits and swaying back and forth due to a busted hanger.

Mitsubishi told me i have a partially bad "Compression arm" and that is to account for the noise... ive searched all over and there is nothing that i can find that really looks to be this "compression arm" they speak of.

I recently had the balljoints inspected by both NTB and Mitsubishi. NTB told me i had a bad balljoint and a bad tie rod, i took it to mitsubishi after that (for second inspection/opinion) and they said yep... bad tie rod, and a bad CV Joint boot, setting me back $400. (yeah...) They said that in the future i would also need to replace the compression arm.

Can someone tell me a different name perhaps for this compression arm? is it possibly my suspension they are speaking of?

also i am going to buy a tokico setup and drop it 1.5inches... The guy who will be helping me put it on in his shop told me to make sure i also buy the rubber piece that goes in the bottom of the area the strut connects to the car. Could someone please tell me the name of these and perhaps a place to buy them? i believe i saw someone else talking about them but because i do not know what they are exactly i figured id ask

Stuff: Xbox, 7inch tft screen, 2 12inch infinity 1242w's, poweracoustic amp,pioneer HU, Tokico HP struts/springs, buddy club p1 perforance II plus 17inch wheels