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Old 05-05-19, 02:49 AM
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Default Clunking sound

Originally Posted by Yamae
When I've had the problem, a slight clunk was heard when I went around a tight corner. Using a silicon spray, I was able to determine what was causing the noise. It was caused by the worn bushings. I have posted the detail here below.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ht-corner.html


The inside was not badly worn out but this much was enough to cause the slight clunk sound.
Originally Posted by Losiracer2
I knew mine were bad when i could slide my front sway bar side to side when the car was on the ground. Also, it made clunking noises over little bumps in the road
Originally Posted by KKOG
Installed them yesterday so the answer to your question is yes.
The old ones were very bad and dry with a lot of play. The sway bar could easily be moved from side to side.

The squeak and crashy suspension in the front is gone and the car feels more stable.
As stated earlier in the thread. Super easy and cheap repair. 4 easy to reach M8 bolts with 12mm heads.
So a bushing that is in one piece it can still make a clunking noise? Im getting a clunking/rattling when going over an uneven road. End links have already been changed.

Thanks

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Old 05-05-19, 09:01 PM
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Next time ur under there maybe take some step by step pics??? Would be helpful for some of us not as automotive inclined! Have a great day
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Old 05-06-19, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Giorgio13
So a bushing that is in one piece it can still make a clunking noise? Im getting a clunking/rattling when going over an uneven road. End links have already been changed.

Thanks
You can confirm it easily spraying some silicon spray to inside of bushings.
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