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Why does my car make a clunking noise when I go over bumps?

Why does my car make a clunking noise when I go over bumps?

If you drive over bumps and hear a clunking sound, there is a good possibility that something important is wrong with your car. Frequently, the suspension system is at fault when you hear a clunk sound. Clunking noises that happen when you drive your car over bumps could be from the following: Worn or damaged struts.

Why does my car make a clunking noise when I hit a bump?

Locate your sway bar link – Move down from your shock/strut – it connects to your sway bar. If you hit a bump in the road, one side of a sway bar link will move upward, and you’ll hear a clunking noise from the ball and socket. That means your sway bar links need to be replaced.

Why does my front end Rattle over bumps?

If you usually hear a rattling noise when driving over bumps, there’s a good chance it could be the sway bar links. Grab the end of the sway bar link with both hands and wiggle it up and down.

Why does my sway bar rattle when driving over bumps?

Sway bar links tend to rattle or make knocking sounds when driving over bumps. If you usually hear a rattling noise when driving over bumps, there’s a good chance it could be the sway bar links. Grab the end of the sway bar link with both hands and wiggle it up and down.

Can a Silverado clunk over a bump?

Clunk at low speeds over bumps front end pass side. 07 Silverado NBS Checked the X-member bolts i was able to tighten them by hand initially. Torqued both sides to 70Ft/lbs, no more clunk. . Tightened the 18mm Xmember bolts, got 3/4 turn out of the driver’s side and about a 1/2 turn on the passenger side.

Why does my front end make a clunking noise?

This noise is driving us bonkers. When we hit a rough place in the road, the front end rattles or clunks. Lower ball joints are the most common cause but you have to know how to support the car to inspect them. Outer tie rod ends are also common, but they usually do not cause much noise.

Why does my car make a clunk when I turn the wheel?

It can be one of the most annoying noises your car, or truck can produce. That CLUNK when you turn the wheel of your vehicle. The issue here could actually be a number of things. There can be 5 things that can cause a front end clunk.

Clunk at low speeds over bumps front end pass side. 07 Silverado NBS Checked the X-member bolts i was able to tighten them by hand initially. Torqued both sides to 70Ft/lbs, no more clunk. . Tightened the 18mm Xmember bolts, got 3/4 turn out of the driver’s side and about a 1/2 turn on the passenger side.

Why does my Lexus clunk over small bumps?

He has a Lexus and he heard the same sort of clunking over little bumps. He said it was his brake pads as they were floating, they can rattle. He said try slightly tapping on the brake over where you would normally hear the clunking noise, this will help poi point if it was the brakes. I will try this later on my way home. I think this could be it.

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Ruth Doyle