LOOSE AND BROKEN SWAY BAR LINK SOUND WHILE DRIVING. Watch and listen!

[@EasyFixShaun]

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[@bellabookitty9047]

I had a loud screeching noise . I replaced the brake pads and calipers. Noise is still there , so I was told it was the hub bearings. Had the hub bearings replaced and the loud screeching and thumping noise is still there . Now he says it's the sway link bushings ! My question is , will bad bushings cause the loud screeching noise and thumping ? In other words , will the bushings also cause a loud screeching noise too ? It's a similiar noise as bad brake pads and it starts screeching after driving for about 10 minutes . I was told it's definitely the sway link bushings causing the loud screeching noise . I have been buying the parts from Amazon myself and have watched him put these parts on so I know he hasn't been ripping me off . I think he just hasn't been diagnosing correctly so he took it to get a second opinion from an even better mechanic and he also says the loud screeching noise is coming from the sway link bushings . My question is this , will the bushings also cause a very loud screeching noise as well as a thumping noise ? I would be extremely grateful for your opinion . Thankyou for your time in making this video .

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@bellabookitty9047 Maybe try the wheel bearing diagnosis video. There is a "shake and spin test" in the video that can help locate noises and loose components on the vehicle. Whenever I am in doubt I always start over again at step one and two of diagnosis. You have completed step one....confirm noise. Step two is isolate and pinpoint the noise. The "shake and spin test" is my go to method and I catch most things. Do a good visual test also. Here is the video. I hope this helps 😃🔧🔧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ2alIhorK11jsk

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@bellabookitty9047 I am so sorry I missed your comment. I feel horrible. I try to respond to everyone. Did you find a fix in the last 8 months? My reply would have been that "I have seen a couple pairs of bushings in the past that were lubricated and made awful screeching noise. One set I installed and greased and the other someone else tried the same thing. Those are the only times I have heard noise like that. It was so loud! That is also why I don't recommend lubrication of any kind. They aren't designed for it and they dont need and I learned the hard way myself. All OEM's install them dry at the factory and that should tell you something about future replacements. I still tried it cause I wanted to make them work better. It seems like a good idea to put some lube in them but its a horrible idea and if it happens it is hard to diagnose and the solution is another new set of replacement bushings. The only way to isolate the noise is to have a helper jounce the suspension while i would try to feel the bushing/bar area with my hand when the noise was happening. Then I used a stethoscope to further confirm the noise at that area. It's a very weird noise and unforgettable. Big pain in the butt. I don't know if this is your case but I bet it is. I hope this helps." ...😃🔧

[@michaelcooper1194]

I have been chasing this noise in my volvo for a while now. Thanks! Great video!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Excellent! I hope it helps. Good luck on your project 😃

[@patrickpancoast8321]

This was a extremely good video! The use of pictures and diagrams where spot on in order to give visualization of what you were talking about. The careful planning to pick up the sound of the bad sway bar link was great. As stated before, great diagnosis video, helps the novice identify bad parts. Good job dude.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks man! Im glad the photos helped out. I really appreciate your comment 😀😀

[@tylerwest9962]

I had a shop tell me it was the struts and quoted me $640 on my 05 forester. I found decent ones for $100 a peice. A good bit of pb blaster, a propane torch, an impact gun, and a craftsmen breaker bar ratchet later, didn't fix the issue. I'm so glad I found this video, if only I had found it 2 weeks ago, lol. Thank you! Great video, very informative and nailed it.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Glad to help! Sounds like your are on the right track. Sometimes cars suck and it takes a few tries to repair them. Sway bar links and bushings are easy to diagnose and replace though. Sorry you had trouble. New complete sway bar link video coming soon 😃🔧

[@ryans413]

I don’t have a garage or driveway or the tools but I got my sway bar bushings and end links down on all four wheels and it really helped small little peace of rubber fixed the noise. Cost me 200 for parts they installed quality brand and labor 100 dollars for one hour 300 total roughly but you could save a good hundred dollars doing it yourself

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome! Great advise thank you. Im glad you got it fixed and quiet again 😀🔧

[@harrycrisp8897]

You’re my hero. I’ve done everything to the rear of my car, Subaru STI and it sounds exactly like this! Bought all new coilovers and all rear suspension and sucks the cheapest is probably been the fix all this time. /:

[@EasyFixShaun]

I’m sorry. Sometimes it’s hard to locate the loose parts. I’ve been there too! Stick with it. “It’s just nuts and bolts”. You will get it sorted out eventually. 😀

[@smfl106]

Thanks sir this is what KZbin car videos should be. Straightforward and easy to follow. Thanks

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks a lot! Really appreciate 😀

[@dustintravis8791]

Yay, now I know what I'm doing tomorrow! Thanks for the audio clip, it's worth a thousand words...or something.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awesome! Glad I could help point you in the right direction 😀. Pinpoint that noise!

[@dustintravis8791]

@@EasyFixShaun It was definitely the sway bar link. I had already replaced my strut + shock assembly ("speedy strut") due to 85k miles and the noise and it being loose when I shook it so I was a little deflated when the noise didn't go away, so after this video I went to the parts store and grabbed some sway bar links, threw them in, and boom, noise gone! Paid more than what I needed to (since it was just the sway bar link causing the noise) but I got both speedy struts for $202 and I saved money doing it myself so I'm happy. She's ready for another 85k miles now I'm hoping! Thanks again.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Nice job man! Persistence pays off 😀

[@RabbitCarrots]

Confirming what my mechanic told me. This video was solid 10/10 for information!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome! Glad it helped out 😀🔧🔧

[@robertepps1]

Great video. I’ve watch several videos and this one was the most exact for what I’ve been dealing with. Thank you!!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Excellent! Thank you. I am glad I could help 😀

[@coreyhathaway8779]

Thanks for this video you actually had simply addressed the diagnosis and gave me a sound to listen for which was exactly what was going on. Thank you for being direct into the point great video. Your solution to the problem was addressed in the same manner. It’s hard to find this.

[@EasyFixShaun]

No prob! Glad to help. Here's more info all things sway bar if you need it 😃 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoSbe3WblM-hbMk

[@SydeshowMO]

I been chasing this noise for 3 weeks now and looked past my end link!!! I’ve moved shocks L and R which didn’t change anything. Saw this video and dammit... the bushing on the end link is dam near gone. Thanks!!!!

[@EasyFixShaun]

I’m glad it helped! No problem.

[@4redapples561]

Firstly.. great video!! This is exactly the noise I've had for the last month and left one particular garage £400 down with still the same noise. Took it to another garage today and they found the issue straight away. Play in the offside sway bar link. But the noise sounded like it was coming from the driver side so that's why the first garage concentrated on replacing all my suspension on driver side 😠 they didn't put it on a ramp just jumped straight to yep it's your top strut mounts.. it wasn't after all. So much stress and money for something that was cheap to fix 😣

[@EasyFixShaun]

Ouch. That sucks. I’m sorry. Anytime I don’t do a visual check and shake a vehicle down to pinpoint loose components I burn myself every time! I miss stuff with any other method. It’s a hard lesson to learn. Find a shop that charges the most per hour ans has a good reputation through a friend, and that is usually gonna be your best bet. Not always. But usually. Saves money in the long run. Glad you got it fixed up 😀

[@EasyFixShaun]

When you find a good mechanic do what ever it takes to keep em 😀🔧🔧

[@beefen7921]

i have the same issue with my newly bought used 2011 Forester and has the same exact noise.. as much as i'd like to fix it myself, i dont have the sufficient tools to do so.. thankfully there's a reliable and honest shop nearby to fix it.. thanks for informative video!

[@EasyFixShaun]

No problem. I'm glad you could match up your noise and are headed the right direction 😀🔧🔧

[@wil_mil_man]

Awesome video, of actually showing and hearing the noise during test drive! Much appreciated!!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Glad it helped 😃🔧

[@rafaellebron9526]

Thank you for this video, was having a bit of a hard time identifying the damaged part as I recently had the front struts changed on my 2013 Prius C and the mechanic forgot to verify the loose sway bar link, so the link was probably damaged during the test run and after they reassembled it.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Great to hear! Links go bad a lot. It could have happened before or after the strut repair, hart to tell. But if it is attached to the strut it could have been damage accidentally during strut replacement, if there was any rust on the threads. With rusty threads it could have possible spun to much while trying to disassemble if it was fighting the tech. I always replace links automatically with struts that have attached links, I learned that one the hard way. Hard to say what happened for you though, just a guess. 😃🔧

[@calebcondie]

I have a 2003 Legacy making this noise and I’m so glad I found your video. I figured this was my problem but hearing the same noise on a car like mine was just what I needed. Thanks!

[@EasyFixShaun]

You are welcome! Thank you for commenting.

[@humzy8314]

Thank you!! Been trying to figure out what this annoying noise is in my corsa. Its very loud, especially over humps and bumpy roads.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Glad it helped. You can wiggle the sway bar components by hand usually and detect play. If you detect play the link or the bushing are usually bad. Follow the play and it will usually be easy to pinpoint😃🔧

[@o_ryano2626]

I appreciate these videos! Has definitely helped me to get an idea of what is wrong instead of going in blind to a mechanic & just believing everything they say. I have to say, I laughed out loud opening this one because of the camera placement of you talking to the backseat

[@EasyFixShaun]

No problem. Glad to help you out 😀🔧

[@RWarrior777]

@@EasyFixShaun hey there, can a bad sway bar cause a bumpy ride? Please let me know, thanks

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@RWarrior777 I am not sure. What do you mean by bumpy? Does the car jump up and down without going over bumps in the road?

[@RWarrior777]

@@EasyFixShaun the ride is not smooth , I can feel the ground

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@RWarrior777 That is a great description of something that should not happen. It could be anything. The sway bar links are possibilities. But it sounds like you could have other things going on and it may be a great idea to have it professionally checked out just to be safe 😃🔧

[@duane2344]

Great video. You helped me find that clunk on my car.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Glad I could help! Here is the new version for extra insights on links and bushings if you need it. Fun to watch too 😃 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoSbe3WblM-hbMk

[@sussayn]

What a video! Thank you for covering all aspects- clear, and concise!! Subscribing for sure.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thank you! Welcome aboard 😀

[@kkkokk128]

thanks bro that is exactly the sound i am looking for！！！！！

[@EasyFixShaun]

Excellent! Glad to help out! 😀🔧

[@gregwatson5560]

Good stuff. Thanks for the video (and sound!)

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks! No problem, i am glad it helped out 😢🔧🔧

[@unclemikey9124]

Excellent...thank you for making the video 😎👍

[@EasyFixShaun]

Glad you liked it! Hillarious profile pic 😃🔧

[@callmegbot1031]

Great video, that’s what is wrong with my 11 genesis r spec 2.0T. Was a terrible noise

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thank you. Nice work 😀🔧🔧

[@misaelramos83]

Replaced sway bar bushings and end links on my Legacy wagon. I don't think they were bad, but the car does feel a little better now. First rear suspension thing I've done. Next is rear strut assemblies bc I think the top cap is shot.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Nice job! Struts are more difficult, take you time and be safe 😃🔧🔧

[@misaelramos83]

@@EasyFixShaun I'm using strut assemblies so I'm hoping there's little danger haha

[@lizdeeter9462]

Ahhhhh your video helped ease so much stress. Thank you for the real informative video because I was concerned it was ball joints but that is exactly the same noise

[@EasyFixShaun]

No problem! You should next get the tires off the ground. Shake the wheels and components to try to pinpoint the problem. Usually a lower ball joint won’t make any noise because they carry the weight of the vehicle. Because of that there usually isn’t a lot of rattle. The sway bar components when loose typically sounds like something is going to fall off the vehicle. They make a lot of noise! :)

[@lizdeeter9462]

@@EasyFixShaun well then I will try that next! It does that is why I said holy shit when it first started making the noise. but got nervous after a guy told me it was ball joints. It sounded weird beecause 3 mechanics all said sway bar or end links. So you giving alot of great info and being so helpful really did help me Actually diagnose my problem. Thank you again :)

[@EasyFixShaun]

Excellent. No problem. Sway bar components are very common failure points. Always check all components. But sway bar parts cause a lot of noise. Happy Memorial Day. :)

[@treymoorman4428]

Appreciate the help saved me a lot of money

[@EasyFixShaun]

Glad to help! 🔧🔧

[@SuperDodoe]

Excellent, TY!

[@EasyFixShaun]

No problem! Here is my latest "ULTIMATE" Sway bar link and bushing video that has a ton more information if you need more 😃 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoSbe3WblM-hbMk

[@rancid216]

I just had the left and right Sway Bar links replaced on my car today. I was hearing a loud thump coming from the front of the car when I went over a large bump. The left Sway Bar link had separated so that the Sway Bar was no long connected to the frame of the car. Quick fix. I was in the shop around an hour to remove, replace and test drive.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Excellent! Im glad you got it fixed and quiet again😀🔧

[@NorthStar420]

New sub here! Good channel, up there with the rest of them!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks man. Very glad to have you aboard!

[@cryptofunded4719]

Everything in my front end has been replaced trying to figure out this issue/noise, even new motor mounts. I believe this may be it. Lord willing will find out tomorrow.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Good luck! Here is another helpful video. I use the shake and spin test in this video all the time to locate loose parts 😃🔧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ2alIhorK11jsk

[@cryptofunded4719]

@@EasyFixShaun Unfortunately for my situation, replacing the sway bar links still didn’t fix the problem. Yesterday and this morning, the sound was to the point that even when I tried not to make it happen, it still happened. So when I went to my shop and had the work done, I didn’t try to be gentle because I wanted to see if it was solved. Not a sound on the ride home, took the long way intentionally. But, when I left the house again, it started again after just 3 miles, and is doing it again with no effort to attempt to create the sound. I’m going to have another place try and diagnose it tomorrow, I saw one video about a loose bolt connected to a crank case causing the same sounds. I hope to get this resolved soon. Thanks!

[@Openingtheshadow]

Hopefully it’s this and not a ball joint! But so far from what you said it sounds very similar! Thank you

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome. Next step see if you can pinpoint the noise by wiggling sway bar links and bushings abs checking for play.

[@davidboinonen9613]

My 04 F250 has no bushings left on the link bars 😂 When I’m on an angle or braking sometimes I here it rattle a little. Haven’t replaced them yet cause when I put shorty headers on, the Y pipe is now against the bolt to the passenger link bar. So I’m waiting to just replace my exhaust and at the same time replace the link bars.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Dang you got all the life out of them 😀🔧

[@teiaperigosa]

gr8 succinct description....thx

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thanks a lot! Glad it helped out 😃🔧

[@NorthStar420]

Great video, very informative

[@EasyFixShaun]

Thank you!

[@guitarcolin]

Thankyou for the helpful audio

[@EasyFixShaun]

anytime. Glad to help. 🔧

[@slvrserfr]

It can be hard to determine too because it can be mistaken for an axle, tie rod or ball joint problem because its often near all of those parts.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yes! You are correct. You should never replace parts based on a sound. But verifying a sound is the first step of any repair. The video is just to help someone match up possible causes and sounds that are similar to a sway bar link. Step two, would be to isolate the noise and pinpoint the problem so you can plan a repair 😃

[@shockawha9]

Yep I’m having it fixed as I watch this video!

[@EasyFixShaun]

No way! Thats amazing. Are you in the waiting room?

[@foresterlady448]

Wow I love it!

[@EasyFixShaun]

I am so glad you loved it! 😃🛠

[@svetlinkirilov8813]

Thanks!

[@EasyFixShaun]

No problem 😀🔧

[@Echo024]

It’s interesting that my two cars make rather different noises when their sway bar links go bad. My Mazda CX-9 makes more of a creaking noise whereas my Mazda 3 makes a rattling noise. The first time I heard the rattle I spent a good half hour trying to find what I thought was something rattling in the trunk, but then it dawned on me that it might be the sway bar links and sure enough they were so bad I could move them with barely any force at all.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I agree, every vehicle is slightly different. But most times it sounds like something is about to fall off the car. Pretty significant noise because the are mounted to the body or substructures underneath. That noise travels directly into the cabin usually 😲

[@lookattmehnow]

When I go over bumps or make turns, I feel clunking in the rear left of the car. I believe it’s the bushings since we replaced the swaybar links a hot minute ago. It’s not a rattling, but it’s loud and you can occasionally feel it in the floor. More like if I had a bowling ball in the trunk and it’s moving around hitting crap.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I would look at the bushings and see if they are loose. When they do go bad they sound 10x louder than you would think for a such a small part. If those are ok I would check the rest of the rear suspension and the shocks.

[@lookattmehnow]

@@EasyFixShaun The bushings are 20 years old I believe, my money is on those. It’s a project car I’ve been working on with my father. We’ve replaced all 4 strut assemblies, front ball joints, 4 sway links, and control arms on the car. Well... hoping it’s the bushings and not a new part failing.

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@lookattmehnow Awsome! I would suspect bushings. Check the other parts to be sure, you never know. Most likely you have a bushing loose. Good luck 😀

[@KingIrvXL]

@@lookattmehnow ever figure it out?

[@jimmywright9211]

ThAnks man some low lives stole my car and messed my sway bar up I’m glad to get the car back but didn’t need to pay extra money

[@EasyFixShaun]

Holy smokes! Sorry buddy. That really sucks. I have never had that happen. It’s good you got it back. They should have to pay for that. Insurance won’t pay for it?

[@gardenia1738]

Thanks for the video sir, very helpful

[@EasyFixShaun]

You are welcome!!

[@adaniel2224]

My wifes rav 4 does this at highway ish speeds. Seems fine in town. But bro!! This is the sound. Often sounds like rocks hitting thr fender well or something. Gotta be it. I'm gonna take it in a bit more informed thanks.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome! The sounds are usually magnified for such small seemingly insignificant parts on the suspension. They connect the suspension to the body of the car or frame, which makes it sound like something is going to fall off the car. Easy diagnosis is to usually wiggle the sway bar and feel for play or looseness. If you find play it is usually the links or bushings that are the cause. Super simple system and repairs typically. 😃🔧

[@preeces]

Thank you I figured it out thanks to you do you know a video how to fix this? I have a 2017 Kia Sportage

[@EasyFixShaun]

Glad it helped! You should be able to search youtube or google and easily find what you are looking for. I don't have a specific video on that model. I usually google "year, make, model, part you want to replace" 😃🔧🔧

[@warnacokelat]

i just jumping from one video to another trying to diagnose the noise coming from my car hoping that i don't have to spend a fortune getting it fixed.

[@EasyFixShaun]

That is a tough one. It’s hard to diagnose any noise without inspecting all of the suspension and steering components under the car. But step one is verifying the noise. If your noise is the same as the video, it is possible you have loose sway bar links or sway bushings. You will want to check those components before you replace them for accurate results 😀

[@warnacokelat]

@@EasyFixShaun found the problem. it was a leaking shock absorber. been driving it around for 2 years without replacing it. was hoping to be the links because it's cheaper to replace. oh well.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I’m glad you found the problem! That’s a bummer it won’t be as cheap as sway bar parts. But at least you have a direction to go now. When you replace the rear struts it will feel like a new car! Go with KYB brand only. You won’t be disappointed in the ride or longevity. Everything else cheaper is trash from my experience. Replace them once with good parts if you can. 😀

[@caribbeanqueen5589]

Mechanic changed mines 6 times in two years and I still have the noise. Smh I have a 2006 saturn vue and I am aggravated now. Anyone have any ideas what the mechanics can be missing. I do see the links and they busted at the rubbers, so what could be making them go bad so often? Is there something that holds up those links maybe that's bad? I just want to cry.😭 Great video! New Sub. Merry Christmas 🌲

[@EasyFixShaun]

I wonder what brand links are being used. I would check into that first. Any cheap link usually struggles to last 1-2 years. Usually oem links last the longest, usually 4-10 years depending on brand of car maker. If I can’t get oem Moog brand is my second choice. They are the best currently as far as durability goes. They cost almost double of a cheap link. But I rarely see them fail. If the part quality isn’t the problem you could have other factors causing the problem. Maybe a different mechanic would be an option to try to nail down the problem. 6 repairs in two years is 5 too many in most cases if the correct quality part is used. Just trying to give some ideas. Thank you for subscribing! 🎄

[@caribbeanqueen5589]

@@EasyFixShaun I dont know the brand cause I dont buy the parts it's all included in the price. I was thinking if the bushings was bad would that put more pressure on the links? Just asking. I am going to take it to another mechanic and have him check the bushings and the strut mounts, it wont hurt. Other than that the car works great dont give problems otherwise and it has 200,000 miles on it.

[@caribbeanqueen5589]

@@EasyFixShaun Going to try Moog brand I was just told the stabilizer links were busted by the rubber part when I went to get brakes on. New mechanic. He said that the front struts should change as well. I asked him if the struts were bad, he said to me that you usually change them when changing the links. That so dont sound right but what are my options at this point.

[@eurosonly]

I just had a full suspension rebuild with. Ew links and it still makes noise. People say iay be the strut tower bolt at the very tothats loose. But I've had the same noise issue with the old struts so I doubt that's it. I may haveaventsway bar that's hitting the spring when it compresses or extends.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Oh wow. When i doubt I also start over at square on and look again. Sometimes cars are so stubborn 😃🔧

[@peacefulasmr3036]

My car sounds like this but only when i take off, straight or turning. And if i take off very gently it almost doesnt make the sound. It is much worse when i am taking off uphill. Think this may be the same thing or will it do the sound all the time? Ive looked for 2 wks for a video to help finally found this!

[@EasyFixShaun]

I would look at CV-Axle shafts on your car. Sounds like a text book description of a bad joint on one of the front shafts. Usually that description you gave sends me immediately to replacement of a shaft. I just need to determine which one. It's hard to determine which one to replace most times. If you can't tell by listening to which side is bad , check for torn boots. Torn boots let water in and destroy them. If the boots are ok, I usually just go ahead and replace both. Good luck finding your problem 😃

[@TylerMartinAlpha10]

Hi was wondering if you could tell me if this is sway bar links, everytime I go over certain bumps. It sounds like a hammer taping lightly on metal, the dealership said it was sway bar links

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yup these were sway bar links! They all sound similar. Most are not this loud though. But it is usually a metal type noise that feels like something is dangerously loose and will fall off the car. Sway bar links are high wear items and a cheap repair compared to most 😃🔧

[@phongdang2874]

Exact noise on Acura Mdx. Thanks a ton!!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome! No problem. I made it to try and help you compare the noise. Let me know how your car repair goes!

[@THEPrivatePita]

I had the rear strut assembly replaced because it was going bad and I though it would fix this problem. Didn’t think about the sway bar or the links. Hopefully this helps 😭

[@EasyFixShaun]

Heck ya! Thanks a lot 😃

[@EasyFixShaun]

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[@Mazettic]

When I replaced the shocks in my 2010 Dodge Journey, the sway bars links were too much of a pain to take care immediately, later down the line, the sway bar link snapped and the bottom half were still on and would clink every second, bumpy road or smooth road, you just hear Ta chunk, Ta chunk, Ta chunk every second

[@EasyFixShaun]

Oh man. That sucks, I am sorry. Ta chunks seem to always turn out bad! I hope you got it all fixed up 😃

[@Mazettic]

@@EasyFixShaun yeah it’s all good, just took the sway bar link off, I still got the new ones to put on but the car is atleast quieter, however I think my sway bar bushings need to be replaced because that’s making noise

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@Mazettic Nice! Links and bushings are cheap parts relative to other car repair parts. Might a great time since you will have it apart to do it all! 😃

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sway bar links go bad all the time. When they do they sound 4X louder than they should. It is because they connecting the suspension to the sub frame. All that noise transmitting through the frame will sounds really loud😀🔧🔧

[@espoosun]

Had the exact same problem on 2006 Highlander Hybrid only it was a lot quieter and less frequent sound. The mechanic said that the stabilizer link had a loose joint, and he tightened it. The sound is now gone. Does this sound like he did the right thing, is it enough to just tighten the joint?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Cool! The fastener was most likely just tightened. I have seen that happen many times. Tightening can permanents fix the problem. The joint themselves can not be tightened. They are unserviceable. The fastener takes a lot of abuse and has a lot of pressure on it when bumps and uneven pavement is driven on and they can loose from that sometimes 😃🔧

[@espoosun]

@@EasyFixShaun Thank you!

[@lucienl9465]

it is safe to drive for a bit til I can get the part time to get it fix? for me is rear left end links

[@EasyFixShaun]

Technically it is a safety item. They stabilize the vehicle even while driving straight down the road. Some cars will experience a lot of wandering while driving without them or if they are loose. With that in mind, most cars 20 years ago were built with out them in the rear of the vehicle from the factory. I wouldn't drive it technically. You should fix immediately to maximize safety. I hope that helps 😃🔧

[@jacehirst3299]

Wish you’d stop talking to hear the noise better

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sorry.

[@Saint696Anger]

you can hear it plenty times just fine

[@anthonyhernandez305]

Lmaoooooo

[@MazeedAkanni]

Damn chill

[@EasyFixShaun]

Laid back 😀🔧

[@o.t.7035]

I had the same problem 2016 mustang. I changed them and problem solve

[@EasyFixShaun]

Excellent! They make a ton of noise for how big the links are 😃🔧🔧

[@indagotv8165]

Mines has a crackling noise when turning it was the cv axle just ordered a pair

[@EasyFixShaun]

Nice work! Sorry I didn't reply quick enough. Here is a cv-axle video I made though😃🔧kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIjGiGOVf9-WqrM

[@mollyforrest9463]

My clanking sounds just like this but sounds more like metal clanking. Yours sounds more like plastic clanking to me. Think my issue is the same? 2013 Honda Odyssey 109k miles.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sounds like a possible sway bar link. I would shake down the suspension/steering system front and rear. Hopefully you can locate those loose part easily. Hopefully it is a sway link or bushing. Those are typically some of the cheapest and easiest to repair parts under the car 😀🔧🔧

[@ayandabomvana1121]

I need to replace mine too, that noise sounds familiar although mine is softer

[@EasyFixShaun]

Cool! pinpoint yours by wiggling the sway bar and sway bar links. You can usually spot the loose parts fairly easily.

[@ayandabomvana1121]

@@EasyFixShaun Thanks, much appreciated.. I will do so

[@FullMetalNate]

My 2019 toyota camry started making these noises. It only happens on uneven surfaces on the driver side. Is it for sure the sway bar link or could it be a strut mount.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sounds like a possible sway bar component. They have a very high failure rate in comparison to most steering and suspension components on a Toyota. Try wiggling the sway bar components to see if you feel any clunks as a quick test 😀🔧

[@pat6402]

Mine rattles on some roads and some it doesn't. Could it still be sway bar

[@EasyFixShaun]

yes. I would check the bushings and the sway bar links for play loosness. Let me know what you find 😃🔧🔧

[@Texas_Made_]

Hey😊. So took my car to honda and after explaing me hearing "clunking" noises when i start to drive(road doesnt even have to be that bumpy for it to be heard). They called and said i needed to replace both front struts,strut mounts,2 mount barings,and 2 sway bar links❗️👀,quoted me $1,710..is this a accurate price? 2015 accord

[@EasyFixShaun]

Prices are so crazy lately. If those are quality kyb struts or oem struts it is probably worth it. Anything else, I wouldn't do it personally. Durability and ride will be reduced drastically. Just my personal preference. 😃

[@Texas_Made_]

@EasyFix. UPDATE,they actually tryed to get me for $11,000 something..yeah you heard that right lol,tacked on a BUNCH of stuff...well i declined but they still got me for $500 to "check everything" fee smh,but i kept calling around and got everything and some fixed for around $2,500!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Wow. Sorry. That really sucks. I am glad you got it all sorted out. What a pain. At least it is a Honda, with maintenance and repair they usually repay you with many many miles of service 😃

[@Texas_Made_]

@EasyFix. oh yess! All my mom drives is honda as well! Throw toyota into the mix!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yup 😉

[@paule2658]

Thanks for the video! Would you suggest rubber or polyurethane for sway bar bushings? They're both about the same price.

[@EasyFixShaun]

No problem! Either will work just fine. Poly are usually super stiff for a performance application and could slightly affect performance. I would stock rubber if you want a nice ride Poly if you are racing.

[@5050johnsmith]

Will it make the vehical wiggle in the rear at 50 to 60 mph

[@EasyFixShaun]

It can cause instability while driving in a straight line at any speed. Especially if broken or loose or missing 😃

[@edubblesspirit]

If you still reply. My Honda Cr V has this popping/thump noise in the front left suspension area and not as common as yours, but very loud. The sway bar link seems to be slightly bent compared to the one on the right side. I’m guessing this is the cause of the issue. Any good videos or websites showing how to replace the front links? I always find ones for the rear.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I will always reply to you! Can you get any "play" out of the link by wiggling it with your hand, confirming your noise before replacement? Here is a video on replacement on the front of a Subaru. It is different than a Honda. But basically, all links are similar front or rear. Some mount to the strut, some to the lower control arm on the front of most any vehicle. Here is the link 😃🔧kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmi9dKaKgbuDiaM

[@edubblesspirit]

@@EasyFixShaun I couldn’t get any play from it while the car was sitting in the ground, not sure if it needs to be on a stand or not. The nut on the bolt was completely loose and could spin freely with my finger. And the bolt is bent in a way that prevents the nut from getting fastened properly

[@EasyFixShaun]

If the nuts is loose i would start there. Ive seen that cause lots of noises. Usually you can tighten them. In your case i would just replace them.

[@edubblesspirit]

Alright, just had a friend shake the car while I looked and that is definitely where the noise is coming from. Thanks for the help

[@EasyFixShaun]

Awsome. Nice find! No problem 😀

[@shawnp8076]

So I have a f250 4x4 changed the shocks still making loud clunking noise from the rear end only going over speed bumps but it sounds and sometimes feels like the bed is gonna break any ideas?

[@EasyFixShaun]

What year truck do you have? Do you have a sway bar system on your rear suspension?

[@shawnp8076]

@@EasyFixShaun it's a 06 I dont think it does

[@EasyFixShaun]

Ok, well, I am not sure. I would wiggle and pry on everything. Springs both sides, front and rear mounts. Bed mounts. Brake caliper and other parts. Something is rattling. Something is making the noise. Try to isolate it somehow. Jump on the bumper. If you can get the noise to happen while jumping on the bumper, you may be able to locate it with a helper. Let me know what you find. 🤓

[@Sroor90010]

Iam suspected mine was a rear link stabilizer rear driver side cause ive replaced front every thing except schock absorber but rear never touched and have that noise they told me it's shocks but Iam not convinced , ill remove it today and go to the shop to get same part cause sometime they give you wrong part even if it's for your car in my country 😂😂😂 so be sure than worry

[@EasyFixShaun]

Stabalizer links and bushings are highly suspect. They wear out often. Good luck! 😀

[@Sroor90010]

@@EasyFixShaun mine the boot torn but still intact not making that noise but any way I have to replace it But to my surprise it's the muffler bush that hold the muffler just added a piece of rubber hose and inserted it in the bush and no sound any more

[@EasyFixShaun]

Wow nice find! Cheap fix also. Win win 😀

[@debbietilbury7878]

Hi. I just had car in garage today for this noise they said anti roll bar links need replacing, but they can't do nothing for me until 7th August and that it will be safe to drive, they wouldn't fail the mot prob just an advisory, i explained I've got several long drives over the next 3 weeks (in away for 2 weeks after that). And are they sure it's safe and they said yes, i rang another garage and asked advice as to are they safe and will it fail mot, they also said no won't fail and yes it will be fine as technically even without them the car will be ok, i thought I was getting fobbed off with the first garage but both said the same, im so worried, are these 2 garages correct? And what do I expect as I have a rattle every roundabout, it's it likely to get really noisy? Over the next 3 and half weeks yet still be ok? To wait until 7th August?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Not ideal, but if a shop said it's safe to drive you are probably ok with loose sway bar bushings in some cases 😃

[@bboysurgeon]

I think this may be the problem my car has... I can’t for tell for sure in your video, but it seems like the noise is consistent, even when your driving straight, am I right? Also, with mine, it has nothing to do with turning or bumps. It mainly starts when I accelerate from a stop and then will continue as I drive, and I feel and hear it a lot more under my driver seat when I’m driving at slower speeds. Please lemme know what you think? Thanks! :) (Also, it’s extremely loud. Sounds kinda like popcorn is popping)

[@EasyFixShaun]

It sounds like you may have a cv-axle noise. Does the noise feel worse the more load you put on the motor to accelerate? Does the noise change when turning? Does it get louder or quieter?

[@bboysurgeon]

Easy Fix So, the noise actually goes away at faster speeds, and if anything to my knowledge, the more I push it the less I hear it. Then again it seems to have gotten worse than before in about a 3 week span. And with turns, I don’t hear anything at all usually.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sorry for the delay. Ok. What year make and model do you have?

[@bboysurgeon]

Easy Fix It’s okay, and I have a 1989 bmw e30 325i... but after doing more looking into it and asking around I think I found my problem. Seems it’s either my Drive shaft’s carrier bearing, u joint, or guibo. But yeah. Thank you for the help and everything 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Appreciate it.

[@EasyFixShaun]

No problem. I was thinking something that spins is making the noise for sure. Good luck. Keep me posted!

[@bodokerivers9695]

I been having the exact same sound, figured out one sway bar link was cracked, changed both of them, the sound went away for like a day, but then it came back again, it was definitely not as bad as it used to be but I still hear it every here and then, do you think it can be that I didn’t tighten the new sway bars good?

[@EasyFixShaun]

I have seen the fasteners back off and create the noise again many times on new links. Sometimes they have been fine for months before loosening up. So you are on the right path. Double check that. If all is tight check the sway bar bushings. Those can get loose also. Wiggle the bar, if you feel a small clunk it will typically be a bigger clunk while driving over bumps and uneven road surfaces. Here is a video on how bushings generally work and go bad 😃🔧kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6TQfH2Kp9Omfck

[@bodokerivers9695]

Easy Fix got it, thank you for the help

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@bodokerivers9695 Awesome. No prob!

[@kelseyouellet8217]

I have a 2010 lincoln MKZ that makes a similar noise. It sounds louder inside the car and does not make a noise when driving straight, just over bumps and especially when turning on uneven/bumpy road. It will also sometimes make a loud popping/clunking noise. The issue started after turning fast and a little rough and then went away for about a week before it came back with the same noise after another fast turn over a bump. Does this issue sound like a sway bar problem or cv axle possibly?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Could be either bad sway bar links and bushings or cv axle. Or it could be both. I would start with shaking the suspension and steering down. If everything is tight Including sway bar links and bushings....I would suspect the cv axles. It’s hard to tell from your description. It could be a couple of different parts possibilities. I would use the “process of elimination” to help pinpoint the cause. 😀

[@EasyFixShaun]

Here is a video I made to show shaking down a steering and suspension system to try to pinpoint a bad wheel bearing. It works for loose steering and suspension components also. If you find any loose clunks, follow the clunk and find the loose part. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ2alIhorK11jsk

[@kelseyouellet8217]

Thank you for your feedback 🙂

[@shainatolbert721]

Will this do it while accelerating and decelerating? Also stop at certain speeds

[@EasyFixShaun]

Usually it will happen over small bumps at any speed speed. Usually most noticeable at slower speeds like when going over the small bump to get into a garage or maybe a small pothole in a parking lot.

[@pamcraftsandtreats]

I had that noise and replace the left front driver side. then it seem like it came back like my brake is hitting against the rotors, then a little squirt sound, a clunck sound when I accelerate or hit brakes. I cannot for the life of me find out what it is. I have went to two different mechanics. they were no help. I have changes both struts, brakes twice in 1 month, got my rotors turned, left sway bar, left outtere ty rod, left bearing and the noise is still there. I don't know what else to do. when on hwy, I cannot hear it. when on side roads and bumps. I can hear and feel it when I hit the brakes and accelerate. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I think I replaced the cv joints about 2 yrs ago so I don't think it is that(bothsides) I have a 2011 hyundai sonata SE fwd 2.4 non turbo

[@EasyFixShaun]

Weird. If you can get the noise to happen consistently you can track it down usually. But some noises like that are very intermittent and it makes pin pointing the culprit extra hard. Can you capture the noises really well and make a compilation on youtube for me?? If you can, i would be glad to listen. Has to be a youtube link though.

[@Ahmad1988]

I have the exact same noise I have Chevrolet Impala

[@EasyFixShaun]

You have confirmed your noise. Next shake your vehicle down and look for loose parts to isolate the cause 😃🔧🔧

[@Ahmad1988]

@@EasyFixShaun thank you

[@EasyFixShaun]

No prob!

[@MrROTD]

I work in a shop with hoists and I couldnt even find a problem looking around prying on things with a pry bar on my own personal vehicle, moving the wheels around trying to find loose parts., I replaced the links and the problem is gone.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Nice work! I have seen that a lot on old caravans. The links were always tight by hand but would make noise anyways while driving. It was a weird problem. I don't see it too much anymore. Loose links will usually display looseness by hand. I think maybe the plastic material inside loosens up and causes a clunk with the weight of the vehicle pushing on the links only. Not sure. Good find. Those are particularly difficult.

[@Wes_5kyph1]

Is it possible to hear the noise even when the car is stopped at a light and in drive.. perhaps by the engine vibrations making the loose/damaged link shake/vibrate? Sounds to me like a loose bolt rattline/bouncing around in glove-box or in suspension area,... been hearing it for over a year, but hasn't seemed to affect driving ability. What's worse is that the sound goes away temporarily from time to time, usually when I'm trying to diagnose / locate the source.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Your description doesn't fit a sway bar link. Sounds to me like and engine mount maybe or like an exhaust hanger or clamp or the exhaust pipe touching the frame as the engine vibrates at the light. If any part of the exhaust barely touches anything it can slightly duplicate a noise similar at a stop light. Let me know what you find 😀🔧

[@Wes_5kyph1]

@@EasyFixShaun haha...damn ok was hoping for an easy out. will do!

[@Wes_5kyph1]

@@EasyFixShaun I have an mp3 file recording this sound at idle from inside the car...if its no imposition, could I send you the recording to get your thoughts?

[@EasyFixShaun]

I would love to watch and listen! You tube links only. Send me the link

[@AlphaPackBoi]

When I back up and turn the wheel,or if I take off from a stand still I will hear a tick noise in the front suspension.i just had the front struts changed and I still have the noise. I'm not entirely sure what's going on whether it's the strut mounts or the sway bar links/bushings. If anyone could offer any insight into that. 2009 Chevy Malibu. It's been a good car.

[@EasyFixShaun]

If struts where replaced, the most likely remaining suspension and steering parts are sway bar links or bushings, tie Rod ends, lower control arms. If your nose is hard to duplicate while at rest, it will be hard to pinpoint. If links were not replaced at the same time as the struts that could also be the noise. I usually replace them at the same time if they are connected to the struts. If not, they seem to always develop mystery noises. Let me know what you find please 😀🔧🔧

[@raiderrichard7291]

When I back up I get the same noise too. It sounds a old wooden ship creaking and quickly being swallowed by a record breaking whirlpool out in the Marianas.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I have also heard lower ball joints make the noise you are describing. If they have no grease they will make the horrendous noise you have. Its the noise of the stainless ball joint squeaking on the plastic cup with all of the weight of the car pushing the two parts together. Very loud. Very wooden boat ish. 😀🔧🔧

[@SoundsByKudo]

Is it possible for failing tie rod ends to display some of the same symptoms such as noises going over bumps?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yes. Good question. You always want to confirm the noise and shake your car down to find what is loose and noisey! 😃

[@TransVangal]

This is exactly the noise my car makes when I drive it I hit the front underneath of my car against a concrete curb when I parked it

[@EasyFixShaun]

It could be a sway bar link. You should also have your steering and suspension check out also to be sure there are no related problems there 😃🔧 Here is my best sway bar link video if you need additional information~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoSbe3WblM-hbMk

[@summerbrock8255]

Since my sway link has a tear could it potentially cause a loud popping noise?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yes. When the boots tear they let all the water in and drain grease out eventually. They rust and then make noise. Grab it with your hand and the bar with your other hand and wiggle. If you feel and clunking or movement in the link joints its bad 😀🔧

[@summerbrock8255]

@@EasyFixShaun GREAT OMG CHEAPER FIX

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@summerbrock8255 Yup. Typically sway bar links or bushings are some of the cheapest and easiest repairs in steering and suspension systems. They are somewhat common to go bad and are wear items 😃🔧

[@masterkenph928]

is it okay to use ur car while have a bad sway bar bushing? thanks

[@EasyFixShaun]

Technically no. But if you are certain that's where the noise is coming from and have confirmed it by shaking the suspension and steering down... If it just started to get loose you usually have some time. You can usually drive it for a short period of time while you obtain parts. Sway bar bushings are one of the very few loose suspensions components you can drive temporarily on. I hope that helps😀🔧🔧

[@masterkenph928]

@@EasyFixShaun i havent checked it out yet, but im experiencing the same noise, a constant noise below the drivers side. (Its like a constant running horse footstep). They way i explain it do u think its sway bar bushing? Thankyou

[@EasyFixShaun]

Hard to tell exactly sometimes. Is it a thump when going over sharp bumps big or small?

[@masterkenph928]

@@EasyFixShaun the noise comes when i start to run 40kph and above even in the highway with even pavement.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Ok. Im not sure. I would shake everything down and pinpoint the problem before you decide to drive on it that way. Play it safe 😀🔧🔧

[@kaliyahluvv5422]

I changed mines like maybe four months ago & my passenger side popping noise now

[@EasyFixShaun]

That sucks. Sometimes the fasteners weirdly loosen up and make noise Like a bad link. Check to make the nuts are still tight. If they are loose, you can just tighten them up and the problem is usually solved! What brand parts did you use?

[@KingDrewPhilip]

I hear a small clunk and squeak when I’m breaking but only when I am breaking from a slow speed. I never hear the noises while turning or going over bumps so I’m thinking it’s the brakes. Warped perhaps. Also the sounds only occur once the brakes have a chance to get warm after a few stops. It’s very interesting.

[@EasyFixShaun]

You should probably do a good general check of all suspension, steering, brake components. It does sound like you will land on a brake problem. Maybe a pad moving around too much in the brake pad mounts could explain the clunk and squeak. Something should hopefully turn up with an excellent visual check and shake down of your components 😀🔧

[@giggleypuff88]

this is interesting. i was told by my mechanic that i needed to replace my struts and sway bar on my 2007 honda crv. so far ive replaced the struts and bushings which cost me $1768.00 i was quoted another $700 for the sway. you mention that the parts should be cheap. this amount i present is labor and parts. was i overcharged? also the noise i have in my car is nowhere close to what i hear in yours and it only happens when im breaking. they verified the brakes are good and i just had the brakes replaced in august 2022 . the noise i hear while breaking is a " clunk clunk clunk " with a slight squeal. I am a new driver and have only been driving since i bought the car in july 2022. any information would be appreciated.

[@EasyFixShaun]

You may have several issues. If possible, try to get the mechanic to go for a ride when the problems are happening so you directly relay the sounds you are hearing. Most shops avoid this because it takes extra time. Accurate repairs will result though if you can do it! 😀🔧

[@giggleypuff88]

@easy fix, I took them on 3 rides to be exact on 3 different times 😅 first 2 times they kept saying it was a phantom noise since I was a new driver. The owner went in the last ride with me and said struts bushings and sway bar. We replaced the struts and they were awful. She is an older car and I'm sure things need to be fixed I just wish I knew them all once 😂

[@EasyFixShaun]

oh wow! Well great job hanging in there until fixed. That is very important. Cars suck sometimes. When something doesn't seem right-chase it down until its perfect. Good job! 😃🔧

[@giggleypuff88]

@@EasyFixShaun it actually ended up being a bent hub rubbing against my new rotor on the back driver's side. It warped my new rotor so we had to replace those and the hub 🤣 at least these repairs will help her age better

[@EasyFixShaun]

Oh wow. Making progress. Cars really suck when they break sometimes. Rejoice when they are working well 😀😀

[@Jacob1986]

Can you tell which side makes the noise? I hit passsenger side i hear noise?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sometimes you can tell which side. But most times it is hard. Usually you can tell if its front or rear pretty easily though. Once I can tell which side or front or rear I shake those parts first and look for loose components😀

[@Jacob1986]

Easy Fix yea im shaking them an moving last time same noise happened it was sway bar. Im gonna prob replace both. I replaced both like last year and already broke

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sometimes noise will come out of seemingly tight links or bushings. They will seem fine when you shake them but will make noise on the road with the added weight of the vehicle shifting them around. Dodge caravans were notorious for that issue. Good luck keep me posted 😀

[@Abeautifulcity]

I have a clunking that only there at low revs?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Lift and inspect the vehicle yet?

[@AnythingGasoline]

Mine sounds like this, strange thing is the sound seems to be coming from the right side but the only bad link is on the left side.?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Completely normal. A lot of times when you find the loose part it’s not on the same side as you think it should be. The noise travels or “drones” through the vehicle sometimes. Plus it is amplified because the links and bushings connect the suspension to the body the car a lot of times. So it’s much louder than it should be. Just replace the bad one or replace them in pairs, however you choose. Test drive your car again to be sure the noise is gone. 😀

[@4redapples561]

Mine was damaged on the passenger side but like you everyone thought they could hear it coming from the driver side!

[@QthAgR8]

My car makes thump noise when accelerating and backing up fast. Motor mounts still great as well as brand new control arms. Tie rods still in great condition U can hear the thump only inside car not while outside of it. Any ideas? If U hit the gas multiple times U can hear the clink then it goes away.

[@EasyFixShaun]

What year, make and model vehicle do you have? Is the noise in the front or rear?

[@QthAgR8]

Easy Fix front only. Think it’s motor mounts

[@QthAgR8]

Easy Fix I was told it’s my motor mounts

[@EasyFixShaun]

Could be motor mounts. Can you see any mount damage or rott?

[@QthAgR8]

Easy Fix I can’t but mechanic pressed the brakes while hitting the gas and motor moves.

[@iandms1160]

so my car was just inspected and they said I needed new front sway bars, after got the car back it makes a noise on the front right side(at first i thought could have been tire) how could it be no noise before they fix it but noise now? is it maybe just loose?

[@EasyFixShaun]

That’s a bummer. It is possible a link didn’t get tightened. I would take it back and have it rechecked. It’s a pain. But hopefully they can rectify it for free for you.

[@johncpen2000]

Would a bad Link in the front make noise when bumping into a curb stop?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yes it could. They are a common component to go bad. They would make a noise in that exact situation if they are bad. Highly likely that is the problem but check it out first. See if you can find it. Grab a hold of it and wiggle to see if it has any play. You will usually know right away if it is causing the clunk.

[@johncpen2000]

@@EasyFixShaun do I want to do this with wheels off the ground?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sorry for delay. You can check it with wheels of the ground no problem. That is a great place to start. On occasion I have had to let the vehicle down and reach/crawl under and grab ahold of components with someone bouncing the suspension in park with the engine off of course. That has helped me isolate in the past if you can't pinpoint by doing a shakedown in the air.

[@johncpen2000]

@@EasyFixShaun I loosened the upper nut on the end links until it was almost off the bolt. There was space between it and the bushings, then drove around slowly, and I still hear the noise. This leads me to believe that the noise is something else. Would you agree?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sorry for the delay. I missed your response somehow. Back to your question, I have never tested that way so I am not sure. If you loosened the nut you should hear additional noise I would think. We should back track a bit. What year make and model do you have? Is the noise in the front or rear?

[@peneloperobles8917]

Please help I can’t find out what’s wrong with my car. It’s been making this very constant clunking noise while I accelerate or just coast and it’s in the front driver side but when I break it stops not completely though

[@EasyFixShaun]

You should have your brakes, suspension and steering inspected immediately.

[@SergioTorres-nt1xm]

Could be upper or lower control arm or cv axle is damaged

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

I have a loud clunk which only appears on un-even bumps. So only 1 wheel or 1 side of the car hitting it. If both front wheels go over at the same time there is no clunk. It's like a loud popping sort of noise.

[@EasyFixShaun]

What year make model vehicle?

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

@@EasyFixShaun 2009 Abarth 500

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@BlatentlyFakeName I have no experience with that particular manufacturer. So I don't know common causes. I would shake down the rear suspension and see if you can find anything loose. If you find anything obvious I would start replacing those parts first. That should get you headed the right direction 😃🔧🔧

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

@@EasyFixShaun I had someone walk alongside while I drove it over some bits of wood to make the noise. We are pretty sure it's coming from the front upper suspension area now.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Excellent diagnosis. Now that you have isolated the general area you can hopefully isolate the cause 😀😀

[@SophalChao]

my car make that type of sound when i turn left or right at slow speed. my friend said cv joint, i will replace that and see what happen next. it should be easy to replace

[@EasyFixShaun]

I have a video on cv axle diagnosis. Watch that and see if that video has the noise you have. If no noise load the axle and perform the textbin the video to force the axle to make noise. It does sound like you need a cv axle based on your symptoms.

[@SophalChao]

@@EasyFixShaun can you share the link to check the cv joint, you have so many videos.

[@mrirace926]

My 13' Escape titanium has this same sound but only when im on throttle. Even just a tiny bit. When I'm just coasting it's silent. Anyone have any ideas?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Can you tell if it’s coming from the front or rear? Right or left side? Do you have awd?

[@mrirace926]

@@EasyFixShaun It's the front right. Fwd with the 2.0 engine. Transmission also shifts hard from 2nd to 3rd. Not sure if that's relevant to this topic.

[@EasyFixShaun]

could be a transmission problem. I believe there is a massive recall on the Focus transmission right now. Fix that first since its covered by ford and cheapest for you.

[@stackinchedda8538]

Sway bar links. Are minor repairs. & there easy to fix. Mine broke on the way home..

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yes!

[@orfeous]

My swaybar links in front might be bad on my car. I have a "clonking" sound and i have already replaced shocks, springs and lower control arms.. so there can only be those links or the whole swaybar/bushings that are bad.. dont know of anything else.. i cant see something obvious that is bad when i look under the car. Any guessing ideas what in the suspension components that might be an issue? Car is very unstable on straight roads and also on those unregular stones on some streets in city. My steering wheel turns by itself and i must hold it still. Also the clonking sound is hearable. When i turn my steering wheel mostly all the way left or right the wheels and steering wheels does not return by itself as they do if i turn not that much.. dont know why.. the steering also feels like.. im turning with lots of air in the steering rack but i dont think there is.. very intermitent how the steering/steering wheel feels when both driving and turning when car is ideling on a parking lot for example.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sway bar bushings and links are high wear items and I would never count them out. They can possibly be the culprit of the noise. I would check them for play. I would also do an alignment if you haven't done that. Sounds like you have some steering and suspension problems and should have that checked immediately. Your car won't adjust and align properly if any component is loose that you may have missed. A good alignment person will spot the loose part right away, let you know what to fix before a proper alignment can be performed. Basically they can't adjust it properly if there are loose parts. Sway bar links and bushing won't cause alignment issues. But lower control arms will. If you replaced the lower control arms, you should do an alignment immediately 😀

[@orfeous]

@@EasyFixShaun alignment are done twice. One after the control arms and one after shocks and springs. They did not tell me something was wrong. Two car repair shops.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sorry for delay. If the alignment is spot on maybe there is still a loose sway bar component. The sway bar parts are the only suspension components that will not affect the alignment adjustments when they wear or get loose. So maybe check those again. Sometimes the mini ball joint style links will not feel loose by hand, but the weight of the vehicle and bumps will still cause noise. After exhausting all other possibilities I have replaced those style links in the past with success. That doesn't happen often, but it does happen occasionally with very difficult problem child vehicles. Maybe you have one of those? Just trying to help here and give ideas. Its so hard to fix over the inter webs 😄

[@Charkatak]

I drove with mechanic and without lifting the car, he told me the thumping noise is coming from the rear shock. I hear the noise in the rear as well and thought it to be sway bar link or bushing, but he told me that these sound different from what he hears on my vehicle. He went on explaining that shock has lost a bit of its spring rate(don't remember exactly) and has a dead spot or not coming backup fast enough. Shocks have over 110K on them, but pushing the rear of the car, does bounce once as it supposed to and car is stable in turns, fast speed cornering or lane change. Could the shock be worn somehow and not show any defect in drive quality, but still make a thumping noise?

[@EasyFixShaun]

Hi. Was the inspection free or did you pay for it? The car steering and suspension needs to be inspected underneath on a hoist to be sure which parts are bad. It’s a big risk to diagnose a car just from a test drive. Step one: test drive a car a verify the noise or problem. Step two: identify related problems causes and concerns. That can only be done but inspecting the vehicle thoroughly. Does that make sense? You need to try to remove any guessing if possible. 😃

[@Charkatak]

@@EasyFixShaun The driving inspection was free. Basically as I understood, the shocks themselves are in good shape and even though there is a thumping noise heard, he wasn't alarmed by it. I will get a second opinion in another place and see if they will lift the vehicle up. Thanks!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Sounds good. Ya, pay for an inspection and get an estimate for repairs 😀

[@Charkatak]

@@EasyFixShaun Soon, I am planning to remove rear wheel(s) to clean some surface rust on the hubs, rotors, inside of the wheels and will check some suspension components. I was thinking if sway bar bushings or the links are the culprit, I could fix myself. As these don't cost much and easy to repair.(at least looks easy) :)

[@EasyFixShaun]

@@Charkatak Nice! The benefit so to speak with sway bar repairs, usually the parts are some of the economical parts to purchase. So at least if you do try some parts its usually reasonable. 😃