clunking noise 96 Caravan
gforster
01-03-2004, 12:14 AM
I have a clunking/rapping noise under the front end - seems to be worse when only one wheel hits a bump. Has anyone had this before and found a cure? I'm thinking stabilzer bushings.
EVH5150
01-04-2004, 02:08 AM
Just had my 94 in for a front end allignment. The mechanic, along with a few other people, said that the sway bar bushings have a tendency to cause the clunking that I'm also experiencing, especially as the weather gets colder. Not to expensive to replace the bushings. Not a serious problem, but really damn annoying.
gforster
01-04-2004, 11:13 AM
Thanks EVH5150 - I'll pop in a set of bushings when the weather warms a bit. :))
Geoff
Geoff
Anaudiophile
01-04-2004, 11:29 PM
1996 Caravans also have front sway bar links. A 1994 does not. Sway bar bushings will usually give a crunching/squawking sound when going over bumps like speedbumps. Sway bar links clunk/chuckle over bumps especially wash board type or fast frequency type bumps.
1996 Caravans are bad for links creating this noise!
1996 Caravans are bad for links creating this noise!
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