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    Default Clunking front driver side when turning over bumps

    Hi guys,

    Recently I’ve been hearing a clunk when I’m turning right and at the same time going over bumps from the front driver side wheel area. Any ideas?

    Also hearing a clunking sound at the rear when I’m driving around 20-40km/h over bumps but seems to be gone when I drive over 60km.

    I’ll be jacking up the rear this weekend to check if anything is loose or so.

    Recently had a set of Koni oranges and Eibach Prokits installed - only issue I had was the top nut was loose which has been resolved.

    Thanks a bunch


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    Default Re: Clunking front driver side when turning over bumps

    It might be the ball joint or upper strut mount. What mileage is the car?

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    Front will most likely be a ball joint or sway bar end link. It could very well be a strut mount if you re used yours when you swapped things over. They can't be re used from mine and many others experience. The rear could also be an endlink. So many bushings in the rear it can be difficult to diagnose.

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    Default Re: Clunking front driver side when turning over bumps

    Car is currently at 163k. The strut mounts were reused at both ends. Can the replacement be DYI? I wouldn’t mind doing the work if it’s straight forward.

    And where can I get proven replacement for them?

    Thanks for the reply guys


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    Could easily be the strut mounts, check the other stuff first. A DIY requires spring compressors which is a fairly cheap tool. I did mine, didn't redo the alignment after and had no issues. Set aside 4 hours if you have never done it before. The most difficult part is sliding the bottom of the strut into the slot. Know how to properly remove an endlink before you attempt.

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    Yeah I figured I should get the struts replaced.

    Amazon has the rear strut mounts as ‘Dorman 924-412’ and I tried using their car fit function but it tells me it doesn’t fit my car. Where can I check part number that would fit my car?

    Btw I have 2012 hatchback 2.5L

    Thanks again


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    I would not buy Dorman , KYB is better for rear mounts. But these when damaged will make a very loud noise and you will know that the mount is broken. Maybe the end links are loose, trailing arm bushing is out, check first to see what the problem is. Control arm bushing could also be the problem.

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    Rockauto is listing brands Sachs at 20$ each and Mevotech at 40$ each.

    Not sure what everybody goes with when it comes to replacing the strut mounts

    I called Mazda and they don’t sell the rear strut mounts separately.


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    Quote Originally Posted by KevinM3 View Post
    Rockauto is listing brands Sachs at 20$ each and Mevotech at 40$ each.

    Not sure what everybody goes with when it comes to replacing the strut mounts

    I called Mazda and they don’t sell the rear strut mounts separately.


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    Quote Originally Posted by S.F.W. View Post
    I have read good things about Sachs with regard to the Mazdaspeed3. I am going that route for my MS3.
    Yeah I read likewise. Unfortunately, Rockauto only has 1 left of the Sachs, and with additional 10$ to ship here by Dec 3 lol

    I'll keep looking around

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    Oh if it was the strut mounts in the rear you would know. Your car would sound deadly unsafe. Had it happen to me last year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jeff7670 View Post
    Oh if it was the strut mounts in the rear you would know. Your car would sound deadly unsafe. Had it happen to me last year.
    I had a quick check last week when i put my winters on, and the strut mounts looked fine. I suspect the single nut holding the strut bolt to the mounts on the top is loose.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KevinM3 View Post
    I had a quick check last week when i put my winters on, and the strut mounts looked fine. I suspect the single nut holding the strut bolt to the mounts on the top is loose.
    You don't need to change the mount if the nut is loose. Are you sure are not the brake pads? Press the brake next time and see if the clunk goes away.

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    Default Re: Clunking front driver side when turning over bumps

    These are to be installed this weekend, brrrrrrr.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LiviuTincu View Post
    You don't need to change the mount if the nut is loose. Are you sure are not the brake pads? Press the brake next time and see if the clunk goes away.

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    If I can recall, I’m already on the brakes when I’m slowing down and the clunks come on when going over even little bumps on the road


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    Finished on Saturday, 4 hours to install.

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    Default Re: Clunking front driver side when turning over bumps

    Having the exact same noise happening. Driving a 08 speed3 with 62k km. Car was bought two years ago from original owner who winter stored it every winter.

    Took the car to Daley’s Auto in Streetsville twice now and they can’t seem to locate the issue. Troy ( the owner ) suggested maybe if the car was t stored on blocks perhaps it can be the shocks / struts. He did check the mounts and no issues there.

    I’m looking around for an oem swap. Car is bare bone stock and not looking to lower or anything. I’m considering Koni srt or even yellows.

    Interested to see what you all land on and what the root cause is.
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    Default Re: Clunking front driver side when turning over bumps

    What are those parts and how much from Mazda?

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    Default Re: Clunking front driver side when turning over bumps

    My front left side brake pads rattle, sooooo annoying. I have to open it up and fix it.

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    Haven’t had the chance to check the car but the fronts I suspect it’s the end links.

    The rear I believe are the sway bar end links also


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    Quote Originally Posted by dadinho_nfg View Post
    What are those parts and how much from Mazda?
    $200 from Mazda , each , without tax . They are the control arms .

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    Quote Originally Posted by LiviuTincu View Post
    $200 from Mazda , each , without tax . They are the control arms .
    After my 2nd Moog Lower Control arm bit the dust, I went back to OEM and picked up, just recently, a LCA at Ajax Mazda for $174 with the TM3 discount. Its worth the extra coin as the quality is apparent. The Mazda LCA is so much more robust.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Flagrum_3 View Post
    After my 2nd Moog Lower Control arm bit the dust, I went back to OEM and picked up, just recently, a LCA at Ajax Mazda for $174 with the TM3 discount. Its worth the extra coin as the quality is apparent. The Mazda LCA is so much more robust.


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    I was wrong about the brake pads making noise , it was the sway bar Link. Very annoying rattle, I'll fix it this week.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LiviuTincu View Post
    I was wrong about the brake pads making noise , it was the sway bar Link. Very annoying rattle, I'll fix it this week.

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    How much did you get the front links from Mazda?




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