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Old 08-30-2011, 11:46 AM
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drivers side clunk when wet

Ive notice i have a drivers side clunk only when its raining outside. Clunk occurs when coming to a stop then accelerating and also when going over bumps even at low speeds. I have poly sway bar endlinks and bushings. Also have new strut assemblys. Any ideas?
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Old 08-31-2011, 09:55 AM
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Old 08-31-2011, 10:06 AM
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i read this yest and had no ideas man. sorry.

Maybe water gettin into side fender and splashin around? Maybe the bushings gone bad already.

Either way, u gonna hafta get it up on a lift and inspect the suspension/tires
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Originally Posted by hornepirate
Clunk occurs when coming to a stop then accelerating and also when going over bumps even at low speeds.
When i had this problem,my sway bar bolts were a little loose. Almost though it was ball joints until i had a look underneath.
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hmm ill have to get it on a lift...ive inspected it and no luck
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Lower control arms. I had the same problem. Went away when I replaced both sides. Had 190K stock, noticed the sound around 120K. Could never figure it out until that was the only thing left to replace.
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My lcas are fine i just checked them. Also noticed the clunk on quick braking
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