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3rd gen suspension cycle clunk

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Bobsled69, Sep 22, 2024.

  1. Sep 22, 2024 at 9:33 AM
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    Bobsled69

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    2017 sr5 all stock with about 70k miles. Recently noticed a tick or light clunk when going over speed bumps or through dips: https://youtube.com/shorts/OUFKcdRkVf4?si=kkCZJcv82SNsco3L

    Curious if this could be the upper control arm bushings? Including photos of the drivers side as that is where the sounds seems to be coming from.

    Ive read this could also be body mounts?

    Any thoughts/suggestions appreciated. Also considering upgrading front shocks to bilstein 5100 or eibachs.
     
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  2. Sep 24, 2024 at 12:33 AM
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    wi_taco

    wi_taco My skid plates give rocks taco flavored kisses

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    Can't tell from the video or photos, sorry. You'd have to get in there and start prying/wiggling on things to see if there is any excessive play in bushings or ball joints. Could be body mounts but at 70k I'd say that is far less likely. Good luck finding the source.
     
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  3. Sep 24, 2024 at 3:07 AM
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    Start with looking at your sway bar links and bushings.
    But yeah, those bushings look like they are going bad.
     
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  4. Sep 26, 2024 at 5:51 AM
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    Found the issue.

    I simply replaced the shocks with 5100s and the sound is gone. Hope this helps anyone with the same issue.
     
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