passenger side front clunk when going from reverse full stop to forward motion - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Plastik · 05-05-2021, 11:19 PM

Periodically when I back up and cut the wheels to the left or right and begin moving forward I hear a loud clunk from the front passenger side. At first I thought it may be the brake pad sticking but I caught it after I had rolled a few feet. I dont have anyone to drive it for me while I investigate. Was wondering if anyone else had a similar issue. I will and do most work on the car myself and I have read that the stock bushings aren't very good.

It's an '11 vert SS with 90K on it. Any suggestions of where I can start looking would be appreciated.

Thanks.

morepowerjoe · 05-06-2021, 01:42 AM

I would take a look at the lower control arm bushings where it meets the frame. Also you can jack up that one wheel and check for movement side to side and up and down. Only thing is you kinda need someone to do it for you so you can look for movement underneath the car.

gtstorey · 05-06-2021, 11:08 AM

Also could be the sway bar end links. Mine needed replacement at about 80K.

Plastik · 05-06-2021, 11:26 PM

Thanks guys. I'm gonna do an investigation sunday. I'll check both of those. I'll let ya know what I find.

gtstorey · 05-07-2021, 10:42 AM

If I remember correctly, there wasn't really an evidence that my end link needed replacement other than the noise (it didn't feel loose).

05-05-2021, 11:19 PM	#1
Plastik Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Convertible Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Birmingham alabama Posts: 52 View My Garage	passenger side front clunk when going from reverse full stop to forward motion Periodically when I back up and cut the wheels to the left or right and begin moving forward I hear a loud clunk from the front passenger side. At first I thought it may be the brake pad sticking but I caught it after I had rolled a few feet. I dont have anyone to drive it for me while I investigate. Was wondering if anyone else had a similar issue. I will and do most work on the car myself and I have read that the stock bushings aren't very good. It's an '11 vert SS with 90K on it. Any suggestions of where I can start looking would be appreciated. Thanks.

05-06-2021, 01:42 AM	#2
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,232	I would take a look at the lower control arm bushings where it meets the frame. Also you can jack up that one wheel and check for movement side to side and up and down. Only thing is you kinda need someone to do it for you so you can look for movement underneath the car. __________________ DSS Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP Longtubes, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator and Oil Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, Fluid Dynamics Balancer, EBC 3GD Rotors with EBC Bluestuff NDX Pads, Bilstein B6 Shocks / Struts with Eibach ZL1 Drop Springs Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

05-06-2021, 11:08 AM	#3
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,450	Also could be the sway bar end links. Mine needed replacement at about 80K.

05-06-2021, 11:26 PM	#4
Plastik Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Convertible Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Birmingham alabama Posts: 52 View My Garage	Thanks guys. I'm gonna do an investigation sunday. I'll check both of those. I'll let ya know what I find.

05-07-2021, 10:42 AM	#5
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,450	If I remember correctly, there wasn't really an evidence that my end link needed replacement other than the noise (it didn't feel loose).