A month ago I had two new Arnott air shocks installed on the front end of my car. When I picked it up from the Indy mechanic, he said that my front sway bar bushings were worn and it would cause a clunking noise when I drive on rough roads. I do hear the clunking when on rough pavement.

I do not recall that noise before the shocks were replaced. Could they cause it to begin??

I took the car to my gas station mechanic who has maintained my other cars for an oil change. I asked him to take a look at the front steering and sway bar. He removed the bottom cover and examined them with his flashlight, and did some grabbing and shaking. Said he didn't see a problem.

We took the car for a test drive without the bottom cover. We ran over quite a bit of rough pavement. No clunking!!

He replaced the cover and I headed for home. The clunking was back!

I am puzzled. Any thoughts or similar experiences?

Thanks

 

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These should have a rubber end attached, but it had come off. I stuck some Velcro on this and it was much better.