Just noticed this last night, 1995 Tahoe, 69k miles. The first "clunk" sound happened when I had to stop very quickly to avoid a deer in the road. I did not notice it again until today. It only happens when going over rough pavement, bumps, etc. It is only on the front passenger's side. Where should I start? Would the most common thing be a blown shock? It also almost sounds like a spring shifting slightly, kind of hard to describe. The truck is on the original suspension components.
Clunking from one side when going over bumps
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east302
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Jack it up on that side and try to move the wheel, pushing it back and forth at 3/9 and 12/6 o’clock. There shouldn’t be any movement.
Also have someone bouncing that corner while you look at the two shock mounting bolts. See if there’s any movement there.
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Also have someone bouncing that corner while you look at the two shock mounting bolts. See if there’s any movement there.
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So it was a torsion bar mount causing all that noise. I didn't have time to deal with it myself so I took it to the only mechanic I trust. Replaced it, totally quiet now. Only thing I am wondering, should these be replaced in pairs or is it OK to just replace one. The other was totally fine. Thanks for the advice!
east302
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In theory, the other one (stabilizer bar end link) wouldn’t be far behind in requiring replacement, but it’s probably fine to leave it alone.
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Appreciate it. Glad it was something simple. I swear it now drives even better than before it broke. Maybe it was on the way out for some time.
4myfreedom
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Where is the torsion bar mount I have a sound like hitting metal and everything is new
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