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Identifying front end clunk

Old Oct 26, 2015 | 06:21 AM
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Identifying front end clunk

Hi All,

I'm getting a clunk coming from my front right side. It occurs when I turn right, go over bumps and also when I apply the brakes gently. It's as though something is loose as I can feel it through my feet. I have replaced my brake discs with Project Mu Slotted rotors.

If I rotate my wheel both clock wise and anti clock wise quickly I can hear a clunk though everything looks ok...

Any ideas?
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 07:58 AM
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You're going to have to get in there and see what's up. This isn't a common problem, but it's most likely something that happened to the car - a bolt loose, a worn bushing, etc.

Make sure all the bolts are tight, the steering rack is solid (I've seen a super worn out steering rack bushing before), ball joints are solid, etc.

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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 05:31 PM
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check the upper control arm balljoint.i have seen a fd almost totalled on the expressway from it separating.
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 05:40 PM
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You may have seen these already, but just in case...it may point you toward something to check....
Suspension Troubleshooting

FWIW I had the 'clunk' described by "FSBOREGIS", and did the fix which has been in about 12 yrs now with no issues.
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