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clunk noise from fromt susp?

Old Dec 3, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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clunk noise from fromt susp?

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I have been noticing since cold weather has been around, that when I first drive the car there is a clunking noise from the front suspension when going over bumps. It seems to subside after that car gets all warmed up, anyone have any ideas? IT annoys me greatly. Thanks
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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I have the same issue in my CLK.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Sway bar links are making the noise.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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Changing to aftermarket sways will rid of this irritating noise?
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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I had the same issue on my driver's side of the car when I first got the car. I haven't heard it in the last 3 months though.

What kind of car do you have?
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sdsilverm3
I had the same issue on my driver's side of the car when I first got the car. I haven't heard it in the last 3 months though.

What kind of car do you have?
02 c32
36000 miles- if that has anything to do with it.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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02 c32
36000 miles- if that has anything to do with it.
I doubt mileage has anything to do with it. I had 30 miles on my car when I first got it. That's when it clunked the most.
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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 03:03 PM
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Have the dealer replace them. I got mine done at my first service.
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You might want to just check to see if the bolts/nuts are tight on the swaybar endlinks. They can come loose and clunk especially at the top where they mount to the strut. I have never had the endlinks go bad, only come loose due too poor design.
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