by steelroe » Sat Jul 17, 2004 12:43 am
Only real to know for sure is to take them off and check how loose the joints are. Usually if there is clunking noise it would be shot links. I had a loud banging noise from the back end and it turned out to be the bushings on the stabiliser arm. If you look in the download section of this site at the exploded rear suspension drawings, the parts i am talking about are 41399B and 41399C. When these bushings are worn you get a loud bang if you hit even small potholes.
Another thing that can cause clunking are the suspension top mounts.
One of the first jobs I did 18 months ago when I bought the GPX was to replace the links and bushings, I am replacing them all again tomorrow as the car feels like crap over rough roads. Mitsi links and bushing just do not stand up to Irish roads. Also changing the Shocks with new uprated KYB's which I can also supply to anyone interested.
As you can see from above your problem may be a combination, I would replace the anti roll bushes and links first as it is the least costly.
Have a busy weekend ahead, also fitting CAT replacement pipe, A pillar pod gauges, fitting 17" league Tantrums, coil springs, Strut braces,