Heard small “clunk” noise then found this... (1 Viewer)

[dbmff]

I was pulling in my driveway and I thought I heard something on the left side of the vehicle. I looked under the vehicle but didn’t see anything....but this morning my wife found the attached on our driveway. I drove the vehicle today and didn’t notice any issues...and I crawled under and didn’t notice anything. Anyone have a clue what this is?

 

[billygoats]

That looks like a front a-arm bump stop, but it’s been awhile since ive seen one.

 

[Dzrtcrzr]

Front sway bar bushing end link rusted and broke possibly

 

[ton504]

Front sway bar bushing end link rusted and broke possibly

I think we have a winner!

 

[dbmff]

Front sway bar bushing end link rusted and broke possibly

Thanks...I’ll climb under when I get a minute to confirm.

 

[nissanh]

No need to gp under, it is the sway bar end bushing.

 

[cmck]

Wanna bet it’s from the passenger side.......

 

[cmck]

Wanna bet it’s from the passenger side.......

Oops I’m thinking about the frame mount which is under the AC drip.

 

[dbmff]

Wanna bet it’s from the passenger side.......

It’s on the passenger side....still haven’t had a chance to look but I did hear a bit of a clunking noise this afternoon.

 

[FxFormat]

These things break all the time, changed mine out and both of them broke off.

 

[queequeg]

Just bought Moog replacements for the exact same reason. Good thing is they are $15.

 

[dbmff]

Oops I’m thinking about the frame mount which is under the AC drip.

I just went and looked on the passenger side and I don’t see anything obvious...it’s dark and I used a flashlight but I didn’t see any issue with the sway bar

 

[Somebodyelse5]

I just went and looked on the passenger side and I don’t see anything obvious...it’s dark and I used a flashlight but I didn’t see any issue with the sway bar

When & how to replace stabilizer bar, bushings, cushions & links (AKA sway bar)

 

[Spike555]

I replaced my front sway bar bushings this spring, not a bad job.

Lifetime warranty.

Both (2) Brand New Front Stabilizer Sway Bar End Link - Driver and Passenger Side https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5G5578/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_tai_Ay3GBbB55RCAM

 

[queequeg]

This is the set I got. I went this way over OEM because the look much more substantial and breaking is a very common issue.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003B2YS2K?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

 

[Bryanseye]

Our Sequoia did the same thing, but we didn't catch it when it happened. Replaced the "good" link to be on the safe side too, and just twisted off thanks to deep rust under the bushing.

 

[dbmff]

thanks all, I got under in day light and confirmed it’s the sway bar end link...it’s actually on the driver side not the passenger. I ordered the parts off of someone’s link here on amazon so I’ll give it a try.

Is it ok to drive just a little bit before I do this? I’m still not home...need to drive it 40 miles to her back.

And does anyone know the size sockets that are needed and any other tools needed? I have a tools spread out everywhere at the moment and I want to make sure I have what I need before I dig in. Thx again!!!

 

[queequeg]

Yeah driving is fine, just a little more roll around corners.

 

[Dzrtcrzr]

Shoooot. I completely removed my front sway bar..so I think you’d be good

 

[dbmff]

yeah I’ve seen guys do that..wasn’t sure if it was an issue if one side was still intact! Thx.