Hi all,

a few months ago , i hit a big pothole about maybe up to a foot deep with the front driver side tire.....going about 40 mph or so...it was a loud clunk...but i got out, looked at it and all looks fine...but then the last month or so i've noticed that when turning a hard left or making left turns, i hear a clunking sound....any ideas????

 

anyone? a strut ya think? about how much to repair?

 

n e 1?

 

maybe blown strut?

 

How closely have you inspected the suspension and steering gear on the vehicle?

I would start by thoroughly inspecting the following:

*both front balljoints for excessive play

*front swaybar frame mounts for cracks and breaks

*front swaybar endlinks for excessive play

*strut bearings for physical damage to the mounts (cracks in the rubber)

*strut bearings for physical damage to the bearings (dented races and/or excessive play between ***** and race)

*control arm front and rear bushings (cracks and tears in rubber and/or excessive play)

*steering rack for internal damage (best verified with automotive stethoscope probe by turning steering wheel back and forth while vehicle is up on lift)

*wheel bearings for excessive play

While its possible that a strut is blown, but I would think if that was the case that ride quality would be affected more than just by clunking in left turns...

 

I have also been getting a clunk when turning left. It happens when I make a tight turn at low speeds, or hit the brakes while making a tight left turn. It only happens when turning left. I have not had a chance to climb uder it yet to take a look. I know I have a bad rear strut.