09TcSedan

2009 with 42k on it. ive had the control arms replaced before,i think at around 30k

well now im getting a new clunk from the left and right side up front. im not lowered but will be lowering soon but id like to fix this clunk first.

ive heard to check the sway bar end links but do i just look to see if an end link bolt is broke or something like that?

im not the best with suspension but am out of warranty and not really wanting a rediculous bill from the dealership to fix it.

any suggestions?

BankerBalt

could be your strut mounts

K-Train04RL

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grab your sway bar, and shake it. if u feel knocking, and even sometimes hear it, replace the links.

also to test the mounts, easiest way it to push on the car right beside the strut and have the other hand on the strut tower, and if u feel a knock its the mount.

09TcSedan

Ok i will have to check tomorrow. Are sway bars or strut mounts a biatch to replace?

09CobaltSS1

Sway bar endlinks are easy peazy. Strut tower mounts aren't horriby hard, but aren't nearly as easy as the end links

09TcSedan

Are strut mounts something i could do when i put my lowering springs in?

Are these parts spendy? And would i be able to get them from CED?

kzak104

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upper strut mount comes out when you take out your strut, so yup you can do it while lowering your car.

FrossB

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i had the same thing. i swapped out my endlinks to some Moog Swaybar Endlinks and the noise is gone. They were 70 bucks from Advanced Auto (ZZP also sells them) and it took my like 30 minutes to replace mine

madcitySS

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im having a smililar issue with my front as well. started happening when i took my KW V2s off and put the stock ones back on. Always thought it was the top mounts.

nhanson

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Moog endlinks are good to get

09TcSedan

Are moog end links just a better type of end link?

09TcSedan

ive done a little research on moog endlinks. seems like they are much better vs. stock.

they sell these at autozone??

i still havent had time to figure out where the clunk is coming from. should find out tomorrow.

nhanson

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I believe parts stores should have them...just might have to order them in

09TcSedan

i think im guna get under the car tonight or tomorrow to see what the **** is clunking!!

driving me ****** nuts!

joeworkstoohard

ball joints can also cause a clunk. mine did.

FYI, a MOTHER to replace.

09TcSedan

yea,i cant imagine it would be ball joints. i dont road race and rarely take corners hard.

Permafried-

I thought mine was control arm and ended up being swaybar as others have said. The dealer covered it under warranty (warranty had expired when they did) so I stuck with stock for now. Happens again I'll be going aftermarket but clunk is gone .

Staged07SS

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I had a clunk as well.

It turned out to be my endlinks.

I replaced the stockers with moog's and everything has been great since.

Oh yeah, my endlinks **** the bed at 44k. Similar mileage as you OP.

09TcSedan

i hope its end links. they seem easy to put in and it hasnt been the coolest here in MN lately so i hope its just the end links and its a easy job.

today after work im guna get under the car to see if is the endlinks.

K-Train04RL

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Links are easy. Get a set of vice grips and a combo wrench forgot which size but prolly like 14 or 15mm. Clamp the backside with grips turn nut. Remember when putting in new ones they don't take a whole lot of torque to become tight. Forget the spec but it's not like 100ft lbs. do urself a favour aswell. Put anti seize on threads cause links seem to get replaced a lot on deltas

Staged07SS

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They are very easy to change.

Remove top bolt first.

Followed by the bottom bolts.

Install new endlinks, & torque bolts to 55 ft-lbs.

I drove around a bit, then loosened them, and re-torqued them to make sure they settled.

They have been great since, and no more clunking

This.

and it is an 18mm deep wall socket you need.

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09TcSedan

i doubt id be able to get mine replaced under warranty. no biggie,i have a couple projects to do for my car so this will be just added to the list.

thanks for the tips guys!

next week i will end up ordering them from ZZP since it seems that the autoparts stores around here dont carry them

nhanson

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Oreilly has them for $36...so most likely you might come out even since ZZP sells for $30 and will charge for shipping.

09TcSedan

what the hell? i check the websites and it didnt say nothing about moog.

i may just order them from oriley,i can get a 20% discount