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Old 12-20-2011, 05:09 PM
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still found nothing

hmm not sure if the sway bar links need replacing or not
the car is jacked up on the right side*


 
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My fender well intake was hitting against something or something like that. I just removed it and put back on my stock airbox and no longer hear that clunking sound. dunno if thats your case...
 
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Originally Posted by DRuben
My fender well intake was hitting against something or something like that. I just removed it and put back on my stock airbox and no longer hear that clunking sound. dunno if thats your case...
nope i doubt it. it's not only the clunking noise. i can feel it on the steering wheel so it has to be suspension related
 
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So only clunking? No clicking or ticking?
 
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Originally Posted by DRuben
So only clunking? No clicking or ticking?
nope, just the clunking i mean its not really loud and obnoxious clunking. but it can be heard and its kinda annoying :p im kinda used to it now though lol
 
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I had this issue and it was the braces from the strut tower to the radiator support. Tighten them down REAL good. After I tightened mine the noise went away.
 
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Ball joints? Outer tie rod?
 
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Old 12-30-2011, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by SSmokybear
I had this issue and it was the braces from the strut tower to the radiator support. Tighten them down REAL good. After I tightened mine the noise went away.
mine are really tight lol

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Ball joints? Outer tie rod?
dont know
i'll get it checked by a pro one of these days lol
 
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Old 12-30-2011, 09:21 AM
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IIRC a lack of lubrication of the steering shaft causes a clunking/thumping sound. Maybe your steering shaft needs to be lubed?

Edit: After looking at the pic you posted I would replace the sway bar bushings and links. They may/may not be causing the noise, but are definitely worn. It looks like the upper bushing is missing.
 

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Originally Posted by 03SSLE
IIRC a lack of lubrication of the steering shaft causes a clunking/thumping sound. Maybe your steering shaft needs to be lubed?

Edit: After looking at the pic you posted I would replace the sway bar bushings and links. They may/may not be causing the noise, but are definitely worn. It looks like the upper bushing is missing.
how do i lube the steering wheel shaft lol? :p

yea i may look into replacing the whole sway bar and end links
 


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