has anyone ever experienced a "clunking noise" when you hit bigger bumps? it almost sounds like something is loose but i cant pinpoint it at all when driving. it just sounds like something under the car, thats all i know for sure.

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Where on the car are you hearing this? Front, back, middle?

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Guns don't kill people. Men who come home early from work do.

Strut mounts, sway bar links, struts, and things of that nature would be ideal places to start.

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I'd start with the strut mount. There's a bearing in it that probably went bad

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1998 GTP (L32 swap) | 2000 SE (L67 swapped)

Why buy something sensible with a RWD setup when you can build something really stupid, like this

yep, id say strut mounts too, both of my rear strut mounts are bad and are doing the same thing.

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Annoying sound isn't it? haha. Try having all four do it.. That's what happened with my SE haha.

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1998 GTP (L32 swap) | 2000 SE (L67 swapped)

Why buy something sensible with a RWD setup when you can build something really stupid, like this

Is your steering loose? I had a BROKEN sway bar one time and every time I went over bumps it clunked.

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how the hell did you break a sway bar?

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I am having the same problem in the front end and I was thinking broken or unseated spring???

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Never seen how they tend to rust through at the endlink? Common problem (or so i've heard) for guys on the east coast

Mine is doing the same thing. Typical problem with GM strut mounts. My old 96 Cavalier did the same.

I'm planning on replacing mine - has anyone tried the comparable Monroe (or other aftermarket) part? Are they any better?

Have Monroes on the SE. To me, they're a bit bouncy with a little too much travel, but they do their job

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1998 GTP (L32 swap) | 2000 SE (L67 swapped)

Why buy something sensible with a RWD setup when you can build something really stupid, like this

ok one question. how can you tell if your front strut mounts are bad!? (without taking them out.. if at all possible) cuz thats probably where im going to start first.

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Mime does the same thing and I just put knew shocks on and had to pay for an alighnment. sh-- dont say that, my whole front end will be NEW when I am done. BUT I LOVE THIS CAR............

First thing that comes to mind is end links. Take one off and see if it has any rebound back to straight. After replacing mounts and struts on mine it ended up being cheap ass stock end links. I think Don Rome had these make noise on his car back in the day. :dunno:

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Mine produces a "clicking" noise as well but it comes from the rear.

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I would check the end links in the rear. My fronts and rears we garbage.

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04 GTT - Retired
Best ET 13.016
Best Trap 115.56 MPH

ok one question. how can you tell if your front strut mounts are bad!? (without taking them out.. if at all possible) cuz thats probably where im going to start first.

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i hadnt heard of that, guess ill have to keep an eye on mine

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AutoXer and Basshead
IT geek when im not messing with the GP

I don't think there's anyway to tell besides to replace them.. as it would an internal problem.. I could be wrong tho.

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i just went for a cruise with my buddy down some bumpy ass roads and he was thinkin' possibly end link, sway bar or even a ball joint. so i dont know i might just go take it in and hope the warranty covers it. i dont really feel like dicking around with something that isnt the for sure problem.

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Struts or just mounts? Or both?

Ditto, here. I'm going to follow this thread pretty closely.

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Full Monroe kit (the quick struts)

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1998 GTP (L32 swap) | 2000 SE (L67 swapped)

Why buy something sensible with a RWD setup when you can build something really stupid, like this

Avoid bumps.

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