The sway bar links should be replaced..
So I was out and about and noticed that the front (especially right corner) of my car would clunk over every little bump on the road...and I mean EVERY!
Unless the road is like glass, I hear this dang clunk all over
I have changed the from sway bars (which I thought would be the cause) but no relief
I was thinking maybe something with the struts? like that foam piece that is suppose to go in could corroded?
Any help?
Thanks!
The sway bar links should be replaced..
1995 540i Manual build 1/95
So as I stated above...
I have just recently replaced the sway bar link with brand new lemforders
so that can not be the problem!
lol.. sorry I need to get some sleep..
1995 540i Manual build 1/95
I don't think that foam piece matters. But how about the strut mounts? I don't know about the fronts, but the rears can wear out and become loose.
Scott
'93 525iT 245k miles (sold, but not forgotten)
'11 TSX Sport Wagon
'00 328i
'78 MGB
'08 Saab Aero
Yes, a bad mount can generate a lot of clunking. You can often feel the strut assembly binding up while cramping the wheels at low, low speed, like maneuvering in a parking lot.
The cap holding the strut insert in place may have loosened up as well. I don't think a missing bump stop would produce the kind of noise you're describing. Sure does sound like it would be in the strut assembly, though. You're not feeling any shimmy or looseness in the steering, are you?
Did you check the tie rods? If the ball joints are loose, it could give that symptom.
Need to check the sway bar links. Yes I read that you replaced them but your issue leads right to them. They are pretty hard to check with only 1 person and much easier on a lift. The ball joints will clunk when going very slow and jabbing the brakes but not usually on bumps.
Edit: Check the swaybar link bolts! I had 2 of them loosen up on me. So hard to get them tight enough on the strut bracket.
95 E34 530I V2.37
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No worries! =)