hcameron

When I go over a speed bump or and bump in general it my car will make a clunking noise in the front end. I have a 2008 chevy hhr 2.2 liter does anyone have any ideas of what it may be. Keep in mind i have new tires, breaks, rotors struts and shocks

whopper

Check the sway bar links (they have a ball joint at each end of the links) that go to the struts, as well as the sway bar bushings where it mounts to the body frame. Both are known to fail or wear to the point that they generate noise like you describe. There are lots of posts regarding both failure points, so do a search for sway bar links and bushings for more info if needed. Neither are expensive to repair, although the sway bar bushings are a bit@h to replace they say.

843de

And add upper strut mounts to the list, they can also be contributers to the 'ol HHR clunk 'n rattle symphony.

hcameron

ok I will have to check those out thank you

843de

Not usually an "emergency" situation, unless you suddenly notice unusual changes in the steering or ride that may indcate an imminent component failure.

For example, if you hit a bump and it wants to dart off in one direction with no warning, then get to a mechanic A.S.A.P.

hcameron

ok thank you

hcameron

alright so i replaced the sway bar links still have the clunk

hcameron

I have brand new struts and shocks my struts are ordered were complete stuts i did not have to put them together

donbrew

OK, have you had a look at the Lower Control Arm bushings, the Sway Bar Bushings, Ball Joints and Hubs. There isn't much else.

hcameron

I am going to take a look