Help with chasing a clunk?
07-21-2014, 06:43 AM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 6
Help with chasing a clunk?
Edit: I guess it took me five years to work up to my first post. :lurk:
So, I just was forced to swap my front spring coils as that's evidently something that is not uncommon to have fail in just under five years.
Work done, all buttoned up. Had to replace the endlinks on the front as one of the originals was seized to the point that pb blaster nor the torch would budge it. So, items replaced: both front coil springs (OEM), both front end links
Now, I've got a clunk that I can't find. It appears to be the front passenger side. However, having taken it apart I can't find anything loose. Everything is tightened to spec. Moving everything around, I'm not able to find anything.
I'm able to produce the clunk in the following scenarios:
1.) turning left to right rather rapidly.
2.) going up a curb slowly.
Going over a bump usually wont reproduce the sound.
So it sounds like something with the swaybar or endlinks. Anyone have any tips or suggestions on chasing this?
Appreciate any feedback.
Brian
_____
So, I just was forced to swap my front spring coils as that's evidently something that is not uncommon to have fail in just under five years.
Work done, all buttoned up. Had to replace the endlinks on the front as one of the originals was seized to the point that pb blaster nor the torch would budge it. So, items replaced: both front coil springs (OEM), both front end links
Now, I've got a clunk that I can't find. It appears to be the front passenger side. However, having taken it apart I can't find anything loose. Everything is tightened to spec. Moving everything around, I'm not able to find anything.
I'm able to produce the clunk in the following scenarios:
1.) turning left to right rather rapidly.
2.) going up a curb slowly.
Going over a bump usually wont reproduce the sound.
So it sounds like something with the swaybar or endlinks. Anyone have any tips or suggestions on chasing this?
Appreciate any feedback.
Brian
_____
Last edited by MR_LUV; 11-07-2019 at 10:29 PM. Reason: Awarded 10 Yr Badge
07-21-2014, 07:13 AM
#2
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 6
Just for giggles, before going to bed I decided to loosen and re-tighten the endlinks.
aaaaand the clunk is gone. None of them felt loose when working on them. This was a problem that I didn't have after putting everything together, it worked its way out over 2-3 days. So, I'll keep an eye on it and see what it's like in a few days.
thanks for those who read this far.
aaaaand the clunk is gone. None of them felt loose when working on them. This was a problem that I didn't have after putting everything together, it worked its way out over 2-3 days. So, I'll keep an eye on it and see what it's like in a few days.
thanks for those who read this far.
11-07-2019, 08:06 PM
#5
Junior Member
SL Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Colorado
Posts: 8
For those chasing clunks, here is a short list to consider...
1. Swaybar Links (OP's issue, tighten or replace) gotta use pliers or allen key to keep it from spinning to tighten!
2. Lower control arm bushings (replace LCA)
3. Motor mounts (when clunk happens with gas/clutch pedal, replace)
4. There is a service bulliten for front end clunk from the subframe. They had different bolts to fix it iirc, but i do not know if this remedy is available anymore. Torquing your subframe mounts is a good idea. Any details on this welcome.
5. Ball joints (rattle over bumps, ok when smooth, similar to endlinks, replace LCA)
6. Tie rod ends (if steering is clunky/loose, replace. There are both inner and outer for each side).
7. Wheel bearings (quite bad ones can make wheels shift and clunk, do you hear Rrrrrrrr when driving 30mph? Replace.)
8. Brake calipers or pads loose. (Rare, but I seent it. Tighten/replace)
That should cover most suspension clunks. Hope this helps someone.
1. Swaybar Links (OP's issue, tighten or replace) gotta use pliers or allen key to keep it from spinning to tighten!
2. Lower control arm bushings (replace LCA)
3. Motor mounts (when clunk happens with gas/clutch pedal, replace)
4. There is a service bulliten for front end clunk from the subframe. They had different bolts to fix it iirc, but i do not know if this remedy is available anymore. Torquing your subframe mounts is a good idea. Any details on this welcome.
5. Ball joints (rattle over bumps, ok when smooth, similar to endlinks, replace LCA)
6. Tie rod ends (if steering is clunky/loose, replace. There are both inner and outer for each side).
7. Wheel bearings (quite bad ones can make wheels shift and clunk, do you hear Rrrrrrrr when driving 30mph? Replace.)
8. Brake calipers or pads loose. (Rare, but I seent it. Tighten/replace)
That should cover most suspension clunks. Hope this helps someone.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post