Clunking in the Front? What's That Noise in My Car, SUV, or Truck?

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[@tossemup5210]

My left front end make a loud pop sound when I make a hard right or a hard left and sometimes when I make a hard stop. It always pops on the left side the driver's side. Can anyone shed some light on this problem for me.

[@jackie3515]

I have literally learned more from this video in five minutes than I have watching fifty hours of other suspension diagnostic videos ("uuhhh, what's this clunk-y noise??" - which you can't actually hear over the road noise - followed by twenty uncut minutes of shakily checking the easiest parts to get to with one hand). Have this guy make more videos please!!

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[@datazndood]

Yeah I agree, I thought this would be one of those videos so I didn’t click wished I had earlier. Basically summed up any potential issue of what to look for and actual real world noise sample from inside and outside the car. Very well done.

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[@rbk7876]

If a mechanic does not go on a thorough test drive and inspect your suspension on a lift then give you his findings , walk away and find another, I had a shop recently move my car literally 10 feet and tell me my engine mounts were bad, It actually was a bad strut mount that was only 8 months old, BEWARE !

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Sir, thank you! My mechanic could not find clunking issue in front of my car in four different visits. This video helped a lot for finding an issue. You should totally think something in a way of tip link here under your videos so people who appreciate and find these instructions very helpful can give you a tip for your knowledge, time and effort. Best regards.

[@SpartanLink]

TL;DR: Tire lug nuts were loose and making popping noise occasionally when driving. I just want to thank you for this video from the bottom of my heart. My car kept making a popping noise and i couldn't figure out where it was coming from. It only made the noise when I would go over tiny bumps in the road. I had watched about an hour worth of videos before I found yours. I checked my tire and the lug nuts were loose. Once I tightened them, the noise went away. Thank you so much. You saved me a bunch of money.

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[@70MUSTANGMAN]

Thank you for the most concise and clear tutorial! You covered more in a few minutes than I’ve watched in 7 videos. I have a noise in my classic ‘70 mustang after changing out my front shocks. Now I know what else to check.

[@geoffrundlett1697]

I found this to be a very helpful video! I've been chasing a clunk on my car for years and after several shots from the parts cannon and attendant alignments have still not found it. I'm an accomplished DIY mechanic but have also enlisted three shops over the years but the root cause remains elusive. This is the CHECKLIST needed to systematically review everything! Thank You!!

[@edlopez5k]

This is the most comprehensive & concise explanation I've seen on the subject; thank you!

[@tool1gt]

You can clearly see that I recently picked up problems and started googling for advice and stumbled upon this channel 😄 This was super helpful, thank you for sharing👌👍🤙

[@panthermom]

This was a helpful video. I have a 2012 Mustang that has a clunk when turning the steering wheel to the right or left. More so to the right. Hoping it can hold off a few months till I pay off my new tires, battery and alternator. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Yep. I agree with everyone else. Very concise and to the point. You helped me diagnose my issue in 2mins . 🎉😂😊 The best mechanic on KZbin !!

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[@oceanlinerkid]

I have the same noises coming from the front end of my 2010 Lexus RX350. this helps a bunch, I hope it will not cost an arm and a leg to repair. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ great video.

[@moisty254]

FINALLY a video doing a comprehensive walkthrough on where and how to look for faults in the steering, and on a 4x4 like mine Now I can isolate and hopefully diagnose my clunk I get when going full lock left or right. Thanks so much 👍

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[@matthewzuber9823]

Yet another helpful and informative video, as always! Proven reliable resource for diagnostics! Keep up the good work! Thanks for guiding future do it yourselfers

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[@expfighter5112]

Amazing that this video popped up on my recommendations list, i just started getting a popping/clunking noise on my 2003 ranger yesterday, and haven't searched ANYTHING or told anyone about it. KZbin can read my mind :o

[@jaspernemesio3816]

Best video about suspension ever.

[@lees5402]

Great video. I forwarded it to my mechanic friend who swore the clunking noise was just hard rubber tires. I don't think he can hear that well anymore. 😮

[@danieleleftheriou1063]

Bro, you gotta be kidding me man I googled popping sound coming from my front end and this video is literally the best

[@TheDesertwalker]

This is THE BEST clunk diagnosis on YT.

[@warnacokelat]

what i learned after trying to find what's causing the noise in my 10 years old car: just replace all the suspension parts, it would be much easier. lower arm, absorber, absorber mount, sway bar links and bushings. and if you drive years with busted struts, change the cv axle too because they will definitely went bad.

[@JohnS-il1dr]

That would cost as much as my 10 year old car.

[@jbuck1975]

@@JohnS-il1dr you seen car prices lately?

[@norakat]

What would be great is to use a camera mounted on the parts as you drive around or over bumps. I saw some guys with this camera - not sure if it was magnetic or not but they just mounted under the car.

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Oh man this is like asmr. I could watch this all day.

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How can people thumbs down free learning? I know personally these so called “mechanics” around here need to watch these.

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[@MrTheJiugo]

Wow! This video taught me so much in so little time. I have worked on cars for a while and your knowledge is abundant! Thank you.

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[@randyarock]

Boy oh boy did you guys choose the most PERFECT car to showcase front end clunking! I've rebuilt the front ends on these types of cars a few times, and they will be good for a couple of years before another new rebuild is needed. On my 2011, the last front end clunk was the sway bar links... cheap ones were replaced with good name brand parts, and no more clunk (for a while). Thanks! ;-)

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Such an informative video! Thank you, so much knowledge gained in such a short time, and you didn't make the video unnecessarily long just straight to the point, great work

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[@ferrisculhay5179]

2006 Colorado. Passenger side, front axle has been clunking for over a year. I've had the front end worked on 3 times, over $2500. STILL making that dumb sound! Mechanic says everything is tight. It's usually loudest when I start driving it after it's been sitting. Then it quiets down. The truck runs fine. Just this annoying noise that wont stop. :P:P:P

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[@amandak4327]

My 03 Town and Country began clunking from the front end whenever I turned a curve and would slightly bounce. I couldn't tell exactly where it was coming from UNTIL I saw something fly out from under it and I just barely got it Into a parking lot only to see the right front wheel bowed inwards. The strut mount had been broken for a while. I managed to get it rigged back up Into the hole and carefully limped the van home for repairs.

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[@jayellis2939]

I have rear end clunking noise. Haven't watched this yet. Hopefully you'll post a video on that. Thanks!

[@jez5855]

Wow, what a treasure trove of information in a very short video. Thank you so much !

[@guloguloguy]

WOW!!! THANK YOU, FOR DEMONSTRATING, AND EXPLAINING, ALL OF THIS VERY HELPFUL, AND VITAL INFORMATION!!!

[@scootergem]

Background noise made it hard to follow. Not sure which parts were good or bad. The effort is still appreciated, thanks.

[@brianturner914]

Very informative thanks. I have a 2001 f150. My pitman arm was garbage. Check for that as well.

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[@Fireneedsair]

Is it possible a periodic clunk/pop sound in front when I turn the wheels at very low speeds could be caused by a defective cv joint? I have already replaced all suspension parts including struts,ball joints,control arms, sway bars and tie rods. The boots on the outer look good. Thx.great video btw

[@tossemup5210]

Dapper Dan how's it going? My Name is Nate and I have a question for you. My 2010 Dodge Charger 3.5l SXT is making that same sound. It makes a loud pop sound on the driver side on my front suspension when I make a hard left or right turn at a slow speed or when I am making a hard stop it pops really loud. I too have replaced everything. So what did you do?

[@billgalvan3780]

@@tossemup5210 im heading down the same road as you two with a 06 CRV. Its driving me crazy. I dont think it aould be CV becouse that would cause a wiggle and be more noticable. But if it was that please let me know lol

[@VikingOlberg-NymoenOfNorway]

You taught me more about cars in 5min then I already knew😂

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[@luismoral4464]

i thank you for sharing this I am searching for noises and by doing so i notice a bad lower control arm and also bearing hub I change both but still have a clunking noise when turning my wheels to both side and i think your video gave me 2 more ideas of where the noise could be coming from this is one of the best videos and by the way another one of your videos came pretty handy too and mi too learned more from this video that watching many others suspension diagnostic videos thank you very very much

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[@stanislauscorruption3275]

I repressed everything from struts to a arms and I still have that problem just bought a new rack and pinion hoping that will work

[@garr421]

I’ve got an 06 GMC Sierra. I’m getting a clunk(from passenger front) when leaving the rest position but not while driving, only when going from stop to motion. I’ve check my sway bar, ball joints, tie rod, control arm, etc. Just changed my absorbers and mounts are still good. The wheel does have some play when jacked up and wiggled. It does not have any other symptoms of being a wheel bearing. Motor mounts are solid. I’m baffled and wondering what you think it may be before i end up replacing a bunch of front end parts.

[@dylanheraid4611]

Maybe see if your tires are to torque, probably not the issue though

[@stopher1971]

I have knocking up front, it sounds just like a ball joint so here’s what I did (2006 Infiniti G35 coupe) Replaced: Ball joints FUCA’s Lower CA’s Compression rods Wheel hub assemblies Rotors & pads Sway bar bushings SB end links Struts Tie rods inner/outer Had motor mounts checked Everything re torqued Nothing else to replace or to be checked Still have the same knock no worse no better End it Hass to be the suspension because when I roll over a bump, just the front end, not the rear, you can hear it in the cabin as the suspension moves, more noticeable, rolling slow over bumps

[@stopher1971]

Nothing is hitting each other nor knocking on the chassis, all welds are good, no rust easy to see, steering rack is tight , it’s not the cats or exhaust either the only thing I did not replace are the calipers but the brakes work perfect. Just did the brake job.

[@staypositive4358]

What a mess. I think I'm going to take the car to the shop for this one. I replaced my struts one time and its way too much work plus can be very dangerous. Thanks!

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[@maribelcantu6085]

This video!!!! My outer tie rod is leaking . I just got all 4 new tires and my car makes a humming strong vibration noise , I feel it in the pedal. My car doesn’t want to pick up speed. I only here 1 knock then I’ll here one knock then another , break, then one knock , it’s not a steady knock

[@Chris-kc2xk]

We have a 12 month old Suzuki Baleno and it started making a clunking sound 3 days ago. Put into the service department today and was told it was a lose bolt on the front strut. Not sure what caused it and not happy about it. The car had it's first service 3 months ago.

[@da324]

Now, if just had a lift.

[@mrc79]

if you have an Acura TL - check tie rod end links. Very cheap easy fix with oem parts

[@Maria-b2d2j]

I'm excited that I find ur channel. Even a woman can understand you. Lol. I wish u were my mechanic

[@detailermike]

I'm going to take notes of this for when I go to the mechanic because they keep saying everything is fine and I put a whole new suspension on it

[@rogeliorodriguez8518]

Same thing happened to me. I replaced the entire suspension and they’ll say the same thing. “It’s fine”. Still have a clunking noise.

[@carlosesparzavazquez4753]

@@rogeliorodriguez8518 well shit if it’s all replaced and still clunking it’s probably the new parts just makes noise and will go away eventually prob need time to wear in

[@edocsil1635]

@@carlosesparzavazquez4753 new suspension parts aren't supposed to make noise as far as I know

[@birchgrovepermaculture6678]

this is a properly clear explanation of so many possibilities.. thank you.

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[@toby7291]

It’s a Chrysler no surprise the ball joints are bad. I had a Jeep Patriot that needed ball joints every 25,000 miles driving on paved roads. Alot of times front suspension noise can also be front sway bar links. They can make a lot of noise and are pretty easy and cheap to change. They are even really cheap to have changed at the dealership.

[@benmccann7895]

How convenient your fixing my exact model charger which is making the exact noise

[@brandonstgerard453]

I just changed my struts and control arms on my 05 stratus now it's making this annoying sounds when accelerating

[@cocobee4453]

Thank you so much😃! This is the best trouble shooting video on bad suspensions!👨‍🔧🎉🛠😊 I've been hearing a clanking sound on the driver's side of my Escape. Now I kno to have my outer tire rod and lower ball joint replaced. 😅Shew!

[@Wgoh]

Thanks for the great video. very helpful. Last week, my mechanic put in a new front pads and rotors, I have notice each time the brake is engaged, I can hear a "metal claking" (one time) from both side. Sounded like the pads is hitting the rotors, or caliper hitting the pads!? It's only been a few days not sure if that will go away soon. Any suggestions? thx

[@GodisGood941]

Did you ever figure it out?

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"Liked" for that laugh but then there was a LOT of great tips too! LOL

[@joshuakapusnik1183]

Bought a 2002 ram 4x4 and just about everything on suspension needs replacing but i don't have the money to do it all at once. Can you recommend which parts i should replace first??? Thanks

[@regford3572]

Good video as always but I was waiting on a summary of everything you found that you were going to address.

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Great video. This video taught me so much in so little time.

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Good instructional video. Pity about the bodywork on the Dodge

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Super helpful! Thanks 1AAuto! Y'all are awesome!

[@georgeholland9390]

You guys keep it simple. Awesome help..just changed my lower control arms ,heard clunking,

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[@RangerRickTV]

Is this something we can live with or is it a must to replace this?

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[@NoraTTang]

But you're gonna change the brakes too though right lol.. love you guys videos! Did you ever figure out what the actual noise was or just replaced everything you noted in the video?

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Truly an A1 video. Clear and concise. Thank you

[@raduradu2261]

after they have a curve and I straighten the steering wheel and start to accelerate, there is a squeaking iron on the iron only for a few seconds when I come out of the curve and the wheels are straight. when I brake I don't hear anything when I go straight and I accelerate I don't hear anything. only when I come out of a curve and accelerate slightly when the wheels are straight. do you have any idea what it should be? Thank you

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[@eurosonly]

That's exactly the noise I've been dealing with in my car for the past 3 years and every shop I take it to says the car is in perfect condition. Either I'm hearing things or the mechanics are incompetent. I wish I had the tools to check it out myself but it would be a bad idea to try and lift a car on dirt.

[@daijahkiara]

me too!! for two years now :( its super frustrating.

[@eebdea]

Just get some thick slabs to put on the dirt, park on them for a day or two so they're fully sunk in and not going to move, then you can use those slabs to put jacks/axle stands on to raise the car off the ground safely, or safer atleast xD

[@tictac9367]

Same here mechanic says its fine but those noises make me feel like something is about to break

[@joemansour7338]

I found this very helpful. Well done- thank you!

[@mmpiforall5913]

1A Auto: How can I check a lower ball joint (front) on a FWD with 178,000 miles on it? I know how to on RWD since it's easy to unload the lower control arm, but FWD does not work like that. Thanks!

[@valkyriesnp]

I have a 2022 Veloster N with only 4k miles. On cold mornings, it makes a clunking sound when I turn right. I can feel it on the steering wheel too. Tried to replicate during the day, and didn't get anything. The dealership couldn't find anything wrong, but I know there has to be something going on. Any ideas or suggestions as to what it could possibly be? Side note, it does have an lsd's

[@philpots3216]

My clucking is when clutch is pressed, it goes away when clutch released, any advice (thoughts of whats going on)would be most helpful,, originally thought it was struts, sway link, cv joint, but thinking clutch related now as I only tested the clutch pressed method today.. can you help,

[@dwaaziwaazi]

I need a concise write up of the work order, and how your saving the customer money by grouping all work in one visit!

[@Metalheadmike1211]

I have a clunking noise coming from my driver side tire area. I told my dad about it and he said when he charged my brakes nothing seemed loose. I still want him to check again.

[@mimcan70]

Hello.what about the possible source of clunking noise and physical knocking right beneath the gas+ brake pedal gloor mat that occurs one time when brake pedal is released..thanks for the good advice in advance..cheers

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probably the BEST "how to" video I've seen

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[@davidrobins4025]

My 2013 Dodge Charger SXT sounded like the front end was about to fall off. I replaced both sway bar BUSHINGS and the clunking noise is gone. BIG smile.

[@michaelrobinson2587]

Super helpful. What would you check for first if the clunking was coming from the front right wheel only on hard right turns? 2017 Subaru Forester, if that helps.

[@jmpstrnl2007]

Possible concussion. A Forester driver turning hard right is highly unusual. (Just kidding.) My hunch is upper control arm ball joint. But I’m an idiot jokester (and Subie owner) not a mechanic.

[@hellwithit]

My noise was impossible to find. But I checked the transfer case and it was lose. Thanks to dealers service department working on the transmission. So I pulled the cross member and mount, tightened the bolts and it disappeared..

[@trinito97]

I am not amechanic but thats a very good explanation

[@sandywilliams3061]

Thank you so much great video i have gotten under car and looked around but did not know what i was looking for thank you

[@209FlyBoy]

Mine makes more of a clanking noise. Like metals hitting each other. And its almost anywhere the road is rough. Any thoughts?

[@green_earth2023]

Awesome video, short, consise and very effective ! Thankx!

[@SylverSterling]

So much wrong with this one car :) Very informative video! You have earned a subscriber to the channel

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[@houstonbrown3450]

Do you have a video of replacing ball joints on a 2500hd gmc 4x4

[@xRakanishu]

Videos like these make me wonder how any car stays in one piece for long. I should just move somewhere that I dont need a car. Every little repair for something like this is $400+

[@daviderhahon]

Thanks Len. Great and detailed information.

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[@lynetteriddle2002]

My truck makes a clanking noise in the front driver side tire. It’s a rhythmic noise as if you put something in your bicycle spoke and rode slowly. I did a look behind the wheel and saw nothing obvious (I’m don’t really have any experience in fixing cars or seeing problems) but I haven’t noticed any performance issues. I need to check the lugs but I also don’t have a jack or anything to lift my truck. Whatever it is, the noise it pretty loud and I can only hear it at slow speeds. Its driving me nuts

[@NickGur5]

Great video or of all the videos on suspension and diagnosis of it I've seen

[@keithstevens5614]

I drive a three axle roll off dump truck. When I'm breaking suddenly there's this loud banging sound coming from the front axle and I get very little braking power for half a second like I was sliding forward without much resistance followed by a second loud banging sound like something violently clicks back in place and I get braking again. What is it?

[@GoldBunny8]

Quick question if you get to it: I can feel (but not hear) a clunking thumping right under my feet when I'm driving 60-70 kms and still there but not as frequent when going slower. 2009 Jeep Compass. Can you give me any ideas as to what may be causing the thump but no sound? Much appreciated and thank you for this video. Learned a lot 🙏💗

[@vicenteherrera9400]

I have a 2012 ford taurus sel and is making load clicking noise from from drivers wheel area when turning the wheel. Any suggestions. Thank you

[@tiffthewitch6664]

He sounds so friendly.thank you car man

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[@mal798]

Awesome, no-nonsense diagnosis tips.