06LegacyRBP Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I got over bumps and I here clunk clunk from the driver side, I was certain they my struts but have research and some say maybe sway bars are causing the noise...I have 75k milesn, so my question is how can you tell the difference from the noise if its the sway bars gone bad or struts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'd be fairly sure it was your endlinks. Mine clunked from the factory! [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theride Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 i replaced my front endlinks with rallitek and im still hearing clunks. i have the new rears but havent installed them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Control arm bushings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Control arm bushings Bingo. The rear ones, specifically. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyRBP Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Ill be sure to check the bushing, maybe a noob question but am I looking for cracks in the bushing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Cracks and play. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyRBP Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Will do, hopefully its just the bushing as those are cheaper to replace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Not really. You need to buy the bushing, then have the time to swap it, then go get an alignment. Endlinks you can do in the driveway. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 With any sort of clunk the best idea is to find out consistently when it happens. If it only happens on compression of the suspension I would check the struts for leaking, endlinks for loose bolts, and bushings for ripping or wear in general. If you can, get the car on jack stands and see if the wheel has any play in it. -Jake http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Dealer "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyRBP Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Doesn't happen on every single bump, dip, etc...more on uneven roads then big dips or potholes, bumps. I will check tomorrow if they play and whatnot, hopefully I can find the bad part... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrTOPSPEED Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Mine did that ... shocks were worn but when replaces, clunk was still there. Replaces endlinks and now it's gone! Mechanic said that the bushings were worn too but the noise came from the endlinks. I went with OEM stuff ... wife's car (and she's preggers with our 2nd so can't even think of modifying the suspension in any way now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldiablo Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I've had the clunk for a long time now. Upgraded the sway bar and end-links the clunck remained. I won't notice the clunk for a day or 2 and then it comes back. AZP is replacing struts and bushings in a few weeks... fingers crossed. My VB Garage... Pumping the air back into despair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyRBP Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 I will have to look into endlinks first and see how that goes..how much do oems run? I would like to keep it stock as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldiablo Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 You can get stock endlinks for less than $30. If you're going through the trouble to replace them, you might as well get a beefier aftermarket endlink. If it's not the source of your clunck, at least you'll get better handling over the flimsy stockers. http://www.fredbeansparts.com/index.php/all.html?subaru=272&search=View+Products&cat=80&p=1 My VB Garage... Pumping the air back into despair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.