[synoptik]

When I go over bumps I get a clunking noise and if there are enough bumps it starts to sound like a rattle. I also noticed that when I accelerate and go over a smooth dip in the road (when the shocks compress) that the wheel that makes the clunking noise starts to vibrate. Is this a bad ball joint or worn a CV joint?

 

[16saabs]

sounds like it to me, had similar/same fault, changes them both over 2hrs max problem solved,dont drive to far if they are really bad, they can pop out and then your in a mess.

 

[LuukvdHeiden]

worn front sway bar bushes (the ones at either end of the bar) may rattle too, so worth checking those as well.

cheer

Luuk

 

[Marcos]

When I go over bumps I get a clunking noise and if there are enough bumps it starts to sound like a rattle. I also noticed that when I accelerate and go over a smooth dip in the road (when the shocks compress) that the wheel that makes the clunking noise starts to vibrate. Is this a bad ball joint or worn a CV joint?

Wheel bearings will do that too; as they are cheap, it pays to replace them too if the car is old. I had my ball joints replaced only to find out it was a wheel bearing.

 

[Hagman]

Mine does the same thing. I have a bad shock (front left) bushing causing the cluck going over bumps. Haven't had time (or cash) to fix it yet.

 

[synoptik]

I had that same problem but it was more rattling than anything. I bought 2 new Gabriel shocks off ebay for $37 That is just a temporary fix though. I plan to get stiffer performance shocks later on.

 

[quick4door]

I just did all 4 ball joints along with both the wheel bearings, and wow the car drives like brand new. It used to shake when i accelerated and top end. Now it is so smooth, I hit 130 yesterday messin around with a WRX and the car tracked straight with no shakin at all.