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  1. 03-25-2006, 10:19 AM #1
    diamond777
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    not a clunky sound from front end but a clicking type looseness when going over a small ridge or bump-BUSHINGS??? 91 535i
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    bad thrust arm bushings or loose strut insert collar/collars would be my guess
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    Usually the clicking is from the front swaybar end links. Get a couple new ones and the noise will go away.
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  4. 03-26-2006, 04:44 PM #4
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    thanks for the input. iwas thinking of going with thrust arms with 750 i bushing s to cure small shake at 55 thanks guys
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  5. 03-26-2006, 06:29 PM #5
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    The shake at 55 is thrust arms (upper control arms), the click is swaybar end links. You can buy new upper control arms at BMA with the 750 bushings.
    Mike Holbrook
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