Hey guys, I have an 05 completely base cobalt, (no abs), and I've noticed just about every bump I hit I get a clunking sound in the front and a good bounce.
Now from my SUPER limited understanding of cars this is due to wearing shocks and/or struts.
I'm at 173kms and I believe these are still the stock ones, I'm not totally sure.

Now, assuming I have to replace these things, my question for you guys is what are some good parts that I can get that aren't OE to improve my ride and handling?

The roads where I'm from are pretty shitty and I do a lot of city and highway driving so I'm just looking to soften the blow from these landmine ass roads and get some smoother handling.

Thanks in advance to anyone who replies, hopefully I can learn something from the combined knowledge of this place!

>Also sorry if this is the wrong place to post this!

 

get cobalt ss suspension cheap alternative and direct bolt on and upgrade for you

 

or Koni

 

that too, depends how deep your pockets are too

 

the clunking is most likely control arm bushings tho. but replacing everything would tighten the car up.

 

i have the same thing on both my cobalts, seems to be the stab links

 

Hmm.. from a quick google a set of Koni shock/struts all the way around is 700$ just for the parts! And 200$ for used SS ones.
I may just save up for the Konis, after I check them out a bit more. Usually more money spent on things is better money spent.

As for the other things, I guess I'll have em checked out!

Thanks guys!!

 

old thread bump but hey.
I had a clunking noise in my front end last month and it was my brake caliber because a bolt fell out. and then the other one started wondering out. it scared the **** out of me when I was driving down the road and the other bolt started to wander.


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Good thing you're still alive

 

yeah I know. the mechanics at my work were surprised I was able to drive it to the dealership. the one that looked at it said it sounded like my front end was completely messed up and they were nervous to drive it into the shop.


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