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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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front end clunk

Hello, 1st time post.
Have a nasty almost body rattling clunk in the front end of my 04 RL with about 110,000 miles, over speed bumps etc. Have replaced bushings and arms on the wheels on the right side (both front and rear $400 and still have it. Dealer cannot find.
I love this car, but after about $4,000 in the last 3 months, I am getting really getting hacked at my dealer of 24 years. All started with the timing belt change. A/C compressor, Struts, and misc.

Any suggestions?
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Sounds like engine mount. Did they check that? When my 98 Prelude SH's mount went out it was like i was hitting a curb when I hit the breaks or accelerate really quick.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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which bushings and what arms? upper A arms, lower arms???
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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answer to question

Right rear upper arm and front anchor bolt set to the tune of
$400 and no solution. I am not a happy camper, the car goes back in tomorrow for a no charge solution.
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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Does it make clunking sounds when the front or rear goes over speedbumps?
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 12:37 AM
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Mine does the same thing. Knocking and rattling. Just had it checked by 2 different shops today and they both said the sway bar links. Got a quote for $360 from one shop and $300 from another. Parts are under $100 so I might just pick up the parts and have them installed. But check those sway bar links.
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