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Front end "clunk" sound. What should I check first?

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What should I check first?

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Check front sway bar end links...cheap fix if it is

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Check both front sway bar end links...cheap fix if it is

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Front end "clunk" sound. What should I check first?

Check shock mounts

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Also check the shock mounts....

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What should I check first?

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Check front sway bar end links...cheap fix if it is

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Check both front sway bar end links...cheap fix if it is

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Front end "clunk" sound. What should I check first?

Check shock mounts

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Also check the shock mounts....

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Yesterday, when making a sharp left turn, I heard (or more accurately, felt) a small "clunk" in the front end of the car. It only makes the sound when turning left, and it's repeatable. Right turns, bumps, starts, and stops are no problem. It sounds like it's coming from the left front of the car. I don't know much about suspensions. What should I check first? It's a '99 C2 Cabriolet. Thanks.

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Check both front sway bar end links...cheap fix if it is

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Trying going over a speedbump crooked, left front wheel first. If it clunks then but not if you drive over a speedbump straight with both wheels at the same time, I would put my money on the swaybar droplinks to be sure.

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