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Jun 19, 2012 | 10:40 AM

Fjm1974

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Clunking need help

Has anyone experienced a clunking noise in the front end? I replaced the sway bar bushings,sway bar arms,upper ball joints and the lower still a clunk over bumps any suggestions would be appreciated
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Jun 19, 2012 | 10:49 AM

caddyowner

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What make / model vehicle? Lots of GM vehicles had problems with intermediate steering shafts that would lose lubrication and clunk.

Jun 19, 2012 | 04:04 PM

Fjm1974

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Gs300 has 120k rides smooth no vibrations but if I hit a pothole or a bump it sounds like a tin can clunk

Jun 19, 2012 | 05:04 PM

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You may want to post this is the GS300 forum instead of general car talk.

Jun 20, 2012 | 09:07 AM

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Does it have McPherson struts up front? Many modern vehicles use them because of their compact, space-saving setup. If so, a loose strut-assembly attachment can cause clunking. I've seen loose front-struts even on brand-new cars right out of the factory....though today it is rare.