okay so. my car has been making some clunks, rattles, and squeaks from the front end. more noticeable on the passenger side tire area than the drivers side. I already know my CV axles need to be replaced because the boots have been broken for at LEAST 20,000 miles. So I replaced the passenger side axle, and did both sway bar end links. clunks are gone. but I still have rattles and especially squeaks! the rattles are very rare. and the squeaks are heard from every bump on the road. but they didn't do it on speed bumps, until I heard it on my way home tonight.. so I'm thinking, is there another bushing somewhere in the front end? did I not tighten the nuts down on the links enough? or tighten them too tight? is it my strut? if you guys need pictures let me know and I'll take some detailed pictures of anywhere you need to see

I did search and all it says is "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms." I even typed "wheel" in the search box and it still said the same thing, so idk what's wrong with it.

 

It's hard to diagnose something like that since it could be lots of things causing the problem. Control arm bushings are notorious for wearing out. So are ball joints, tie rods, sway bar mount bushings, and basically any other rubber piece that is original. A thorough visual inspection can help determine what you need to replace. If your struts and the mounts are the original parts they may make some weird noises too. Sorry...it's hard to be precise with this sort of thing.

 

I would say it is the strut mount bushing. This is the bushing that is on top of the strut. You can see it in the engine compartment. Easy to change, but you might want to put monroe quick strut. Even easier.

 

Im starting to get some noises too. I already replaced my struts and mounts all new but thats cuz they were shot.

Ima replace end links and sway bar mount bushings even tho they look "ok". They are the original parts and cheap to replace so ima start there.

Id say your struts are worn.

 

I already have plans on upgrading to KYB struts. strut mount bushing? is it right under the nut in the middle? because I can't see any bushings on the top of the strut from inside the engine bay. control arm bushings makes sense, since it's everytime it moves it makes that sound. I'll have to check it out.