2004 Bad clacking sound in front end going over bumps and driveways.

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  1. Ianmeister

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    Hey all! So I've finally got my new acquisition out for a nice long drive. When I go over a driveway hump I get this horrid double clack under the floor board. I've jacked both sides and pried around but cant seem to locate it. anyone else have this trouble? any ideas?

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    #1 Ianmeister, Jan 29, 2022
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    how is the suspension? worn struts?
     
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    oh I'm sure it is. sorry, more specifics. I just bought it. The car has 250K on it. probably never had the suspension serviced. lived in Reno Nevada all its life, now in Boise Idaho. I've been browsing the threads and seeing things like engine mounts, loose sway links, worn end links. I'm thinking I should shoot the works and replace all the rubber bushings. (and no I don't want to buy a new car!! wheres the fun in that?)
     
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    Yeah bushings....replace all the worn suspension parts and you should be good to go
     
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    ok will do
     
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    Plastic trays under you're butt on underside of car look carefully you mite think it's the floor mine each had 18 pounds of driveway gravel in them I removed threw gravel out threw trays in carport probably to trash or cut up for other projects needing plastic..plastic not attached to under bumper flapping in wind or nose diving articulation .
     
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    I would take it to a good shop with a lift and have them check the undercovers, exhaust, struts and bushings. You will have one thing loose, no need to change everything. Otherwise its just guessing.
     
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    I found it, the sway end links were shot
     
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    Change the rubber bushings
    They’re likely deteriorating too.
     
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