Clunking noise when driving over a pebble., (YES I used the search engine) Options

[GriffGirl]

I didn't wanna threadjack or anything since my clunking noise seems to be totally different than the "clunking while braking" thread... I know my rear struts are blown (there's evidence of leaking) and I'm getting ready to fix that very soon finally. But while I'm up in there I want to fix whatever it is that causes the awful clunking in the rear of my car. It happens mostly when I'm driving on the streets as opposed to highway. At higher speeds (over 45 or 50) it doesn't make the noise. I searched around and have found conflicting reasons that point to either the endlinks or the swaybar bushings (or strut mounts).

Anyone have any input on this, and how to I tell which one it is? I don't want to just arbitrarily replace stuff that doesn't need replacing. Yeah, I'm all for upgrading everything, but a girl's gotta pay the rent too.

[Rayme]

if its the rear control arms, you can easily do this test :

Jack the rear of the car, take each wheel at 9 and 3, and wiggle, if you can move the wheel around, it's the suspension arms(and their bushings)...that is if the wheel bearing isnt failing (which would be another type of noise).

The noise you describe really wheel worn suspension arms bushings and when it's really loud, you can easily move the wheels with your bare hands.

You have to change the arms as the bushings are non-servicable and made into the arms.

This post has been edited by Rayme: Sep 16, 2008 - 6:05 PM