Clunk / Thunk in the front suspension
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Clunk / Thunk in the front suspension
*** Note - This is an Xpost from the water cooled forum. ***
Hi all,
I've done a thorough search of the forums on this and gotten a lot of good ideas, but I thought I'd also post a few particulars here on my car to see if it gives anyone other ideas.
I get a significant "clunk" or "thunk" when going over bumps. It comes from the front drivers side.
Mileage 85,000
Car was modified as followed and has run that way for years.
200# lowering springs
Koni Yellows
Weltmeister sways
18 inch wheels (now downgraded to 17")
Caster blocks were just recently replaced so we can rule that out. I don't think the noise changed in character after this.
There was a major dose of brake fluid thrown around the front when a hose let go a couple of years ago.
Reading other posts, it seems like it could be a number of things
Upper strut mount
Struts
Loose nut on upper strut
Ball joints
Sway bar bushings (likely thrashed by brake or PS fluid)
Tie rod ends
I've else read about various tests (grab wheel by 9 and 3, 12 and 6) etc.
However, given my cars set up and history anyone have any particular ideas they think warrant checking first?
Best,
Phil
Hi all,
I've done a thorough search of the forums on this and gotten a lot of good ideas, but I thought I'd also post a few particulars here on my car to see if it gives anyone other ideas.
I get a significant "clunk" or "thunk" when going over bumps. It comes from the front drivers side.
Mileage 85,000
Car was modified as followed and has run that way for years.
200# lowering springs
Koni Yellows
Weltmeister sways
18 inch wheels (now downgraded to 17")
Caster blocks were just recently replaced so we can rule that out. I don't think the noise changed in character after this.
There was a major dose of brake fluid thrown around the front when a hose let go a couple of years ago.
Reading other posts, it seems like it could be a number of things
Upper strut mount
Struts
Loose nut on upper strut
Ball joints
Sway bar bushings (likely thrashed by brake or PS fluid)
Tie rod ends
I've else read about various tests (grab wheel by 9 and 3, 12 and 6) etc.
However, given my cars set up and history anyone have any particular ideas they think warrant checking first?
Best,
Phil