2011 Camaro RS Clunk when going over bumps

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[sudden wadi]

Wow that very odd 😭, I'm sure a mechanic in the server will help figure it out

Or atleast narrow down what it is

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alright thank you

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Do people answer these or should I ping them?

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2011 Camaro RS Clunk when going over bumps

[storm notch]

When they aren't actively being answered it means people are confused lmao

I'd maybe get a cheap automotive stethoscope off Amazon to see where the clonk is from

I think a bushing is worn out, so there's metal on metal play

Wiggle all the joints individually

[fading pewter]

Get front end of the car in the air, supported by jackstands. Put a jack under the LCA of the side making noise, and lift it until the wheel is approximately ride height. Grab wheel at noon and six, rock it and see if any play. Same test at 3 and 9. Which direction are you seeing and hearing any play?

[fringe sleet]

I got the stethoscope I just couldn’t track the noise because it’s almost like it’s coming from more towards the middle front of the car but it’s so hard to tell I did wiggle anything and everything seemed solid

[fringe sleet]

In one of the vids I did that. 3 and 9 the tire has a good amount of play

[storm notch]

Probably this then, even if it doesn't sound like it

[storm notch]

Unless it's something dumb like engine mounts and the engine is just bouncing around lmao

[fading pewter]

Right! Scope out the outer tie rod end. In your videos I see the inner (it has the accordion style boot over it) although I don’t see any of the outer. First suspect for play like that and can account for the noise

[fringe sleet]

I jacked up the car again

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What should I be looking for?

Here is an outer representation of how much play the tire has

Here is from the inside

[storm notch]

Up and down? Doesn't look good lol

[fringe sleet]

That’s side to side

[storm notch]

Sorry I mean get a vid of it up and down

Either way, I'm betting it's a bushing/joint

[fringe sleet]

Up and down no movement or noise

[fading pewter]

This is where I suspect the play is - while a helper wiggled the wheel, you’re trying to determine if the joint moves “with” the motion of the wheel assembly or if there’s play between this joint and the point where it connects to the wheel assembly. It’s tough to tell from the video for sure. You can compare to the other side as a reference.

[fading pewter]

Helps if I send the picture 😂

[fringe sleet]

Thank you. I will jack it up again and get back to you

Is that a rubber bushing? Now that I look at it it does look worn out

[old plume]

That is your connection made from the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle

[old plume]

Looks completely shot in this picture. Needs to be replaced.

Word of advice, when your by your self, trying to diagnose suspension sounds, try this.

Grab a can of WD40 or an equivalent and spray ONE suspected area. Move and shake the car as you did before,l. If the sound goes away, you found your problem area.

If it does not, keep repeating this process until it goes away. Pay attention to split bushings/boots, cracked parts like springs, trailing arms etc

[fading pewter]

And take a peek at the picture, the silver stud goes up vertically through an eye on the wheel knuckle, so it’s not just a bushing but this is a connecting joint. The rubber piece is a boot that keeps lubricants in the joint and dust/dirt/contaminants out of the joint. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2011,camaro,3.6l+v6,1446663,steering,tie+rod+end,7428