Clunk when car leans side to side

[GremlinMobile]

So my LX developed this metallic sounding clunk when I'm pulling out of my driveway to the right or when making a hard left or right turn anywhere after stopping. Sounds/feels/seems like it would be something to do with the sway bar but climbing under it, nothing appears to be broken or detached.

Any ideas what to look for?

 

[SteveH]

The panhard (lateral) rod on the back of my LX was sloppy in its hole and occasionally clanks. Not sure what the fix is, but I left it for now. The driver's side end of the bar or attachment has a little play in it. Tightening the bolt will not help.

 

[Mike NXP]

If you hear a clunk with the wheels at full lock, the first thing I like to check is the stopper on the backside of the front, lower control arms. sometimes when I am at full lock and the vehicle rocks side to side those stoppers will get hung up and make a noise. A bit of grease / rubber cap is the solution

Good easy place to start with checking

Otherwise, IDK. Can you re-create the noise by getting a few fat friends to rock the vehicle side to side to try and narrow it down?

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Depending on miles could be good to replace sway bar bushings. If it's not those, could be any of a bunch of other bushings or suspension components.

 

[NearJetties]

Here are a few things it could be:

-body hitting slider mounts as it flex
-lose or worn top shock mounts (front or rear)
-worn sway bar bushings or end links (even if they’re tight)
-diff drop that needs to be tightened

 

[Eyedaho]

I have had that type of noise in those scenarios from a failing lower ball joint.