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One more time .,,, crazy clunk front end noise. How to diagnose


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Morning David

Welcome to the Forum

A little more information may help us help diagnose the clunk. Is it constant a "rattle" does it only happen in certain circumstances like up and down kerbs or speed humps. Is there vibration when slowing down?

The normal suspects are the Brake reaction arm (or can be called the Tension arm) and its bush Clonk slowing plus vibration, Anti Roll Bar bushes and links are a good source of clonks going over rough surfaces or up and down kerbs. Top mounts can go but are much rarer.

As for repair a reasonable Home Mechanic with a decent tool kit can change the front suspension, or of course you can use a competent Garage but cost will be higher.

As an example a couple of years back I changed all arms and bushes front and rear over 2 weekends with a Kit brought from Ebay £250 ish if my old brain recalls.

The difference was night and day, suspension bushes have a life (60 to 80k) and deteriorate with age (bit like me) just remember to get a 4 wheel alignment done after doing the work to avoid any odd tyre wear.

Good luck

Dave

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