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Old 09-30-2019, 07:15 AM
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Have mech look at the front stabilizer bar mounts on the subframe.
Old 09-30-2019, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by audiophool
If you have active sway, see somebody who can run it through the self-test. They'll be able to pinpoint noises without even driving it if it's anything to do with the sways.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnfY...ature=youtu.be
i can do that might have to put it back on the lift today. thanks
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Could be worse: https://i.redd.it/xl9u2myrj6p31.jpg
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I had a similar clunking noise that was driving me nuts. I check all the usual suspects, suspension arms, struts and anti-sway bar. It turns out it was the strut tower brace. None of the braces were loose when I shook them but as I tightened each bolt, one was loose. Phew! There are 4 bolts total. There is actually a TSB on this.
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