Strut Clunking?

[PrestonBurns]

I've had my AC lift installed for a few years now and never experienced the topping out of the struts until today. It sounds like something is loose and I can't exactly pinpoint any issues. Anyone have any insight?

[bushnut]

could be the strut is dead, they don't last forever and heavy duty springs may shorten their life. but I'd also check the sway bar end links and such. one thing at a time and narrow it down.

[PrestonBurns]

I was thinking it had something to do with the sway bars. I've been thinking about removing the front sway bar all together; Is there anything detrimental in doing that?

[jyeager]

I was thinking it had something to do with the sway bars. I've been thinking about removing the front sway bar all together; Is there anything detrimental in doing that?

 

It doesn't sound like you are experiencing the strut top out. It could be the sway bar bushings, so if you remove it you will know immediately. Detrimental? Depends on your perspective. You won't be able to swerve quickly on the road. If you do try to do a high speed swerve maneuver to miss a deer or dog or something, you might roll it.

You will want to slow down more for turns and on/off ramps.

 

If it's not your sway bar, a common cause of that is the strut bearing. It's the portion of the top hat assembly that allows the strut to turn with the steering. That's a common wear part.

[PrestonBurns]

Figured it out. The top nut was loose. Easy fix, felt kind of stupid for not guessing that first.