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"CLUNK" when first sitting down in car.

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Old Jun 14, 2021 | 11:01 AM
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"CLUNK" when first sitting down in car.
I have recently noticed that when I sit myself down on the drive seat, I hear this clunking noise from the underside of the car.
Has anyone experienced this? Only happens after the car has been sitting overnight and only started about 2 weeks ago.
(Interestingly, I have a friend with a Lexus who is experiencing the same thing)

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Old Jun 14, 2021 | 11:18 AM
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Could be front strut mounts. Swaybar bushings. Is it comming from the front or back?
 
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My money is on sway bar end links. They're inexpensive and easy to replace. I would start there.
 
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Originally Posted by shrevemini
Could be front strut mounts. Swaybar bushings. Is it comming from the front or back?
Sounds like the front.
Interesting that it seems to occur only when the car has been sitting for awhile.
 
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