moderaterisks

I am having an increasing rattle or clunk type sound from driver's front wheel well. Also have a click type sound from same area when I apply the brakes. I envision something loose in the strut or ball joint area or maybe a loose brake component.

Been out of a job for a few months so I really would like to avoid the Dealer cost. ANY ideas????? Thanks for any help.

jon2000

I've got a similar rattle/clunk in the rear. My first guess is the stabilizer link (endlink). I'm going to check mine out tomorrow and will let you know. I don't have the clicking sound though.

jon2000

just an update ...my issue as mentioned above is not related to the stabilizer links or sway bar bushings.

TLtrigirl

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^^make sure the end links are cinched up tight. even a slight "looseness" from the bolt (we're talking less than a 1/4 turn) can create a horrible rattle.

OP when does your rattle/clunk occur? speed bumps? driveways?

click when brakes applied? hard braking or normal braking?

edgarr

Does it do it when your turn? Could be your axle.

moderaterisks

It is not when turning. I dont hear it at all on the larger bumps. And the brake sound is during easy to normal breaking.

xedap1998

I have the exact same clunking and it turn out to be my adjustable upper ball joint from SPC- got them replaced this morning and much better and noise is gone

It sounds like metal rubbing when slowing down/light braking

You can sit next to the wheels- hold the top spoke of the rim and pull it in and out- you can feel the wheel move

moderaterisks

Thanks for all the advice. The culprit is the upper control arm ball joint. When i jacked it up the top of the wheel would move in and out and the ball joint was visibly moving significantly.