clunk from driver front

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8bigray8
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clunk from driver front

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A clunk just started all of a sudden and sounds like it's coming from the front driver's side. It completely goes away when I brake and also when I accelerate. There doesn't seem to be any vibrations related to it. Just a clunk noise. Where should I start? Brakes? They seem to be working properly, no smell or pulling when applied. Thank you
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Re: clunk from driver front

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Does it happen over bumps, or when turning?
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Re: clunk from driver front

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It is constant while I'm at cruising speeds. Doesn't seem related to turning or bumps. When I accelerate it the sound goes away. It is still there if I lightly brake, but if I hit the brake pedal hard the noise stops as well
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Re: clunk from driver front

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check all the bushings in the front for sway bar and also front engine mount. sounds like something has a blown out bushing. if the front mount is bad you could be hearing the downpipe against the swaybar. also check subframe bolts to make sure they are tight and check sub frame bushings.

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