Right front clunk mystery

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Steve 72, Jun 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM.

  1. Steve 72

    Steve 72 Junior Member

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    I’ve been chasing a right front clunk for over a month now. It occurs at slow speeds going over irregularities in the road or bumps. I’ve changed the hub bearing assembly swaybar, bushings, sway bar, links, lower control, arm, inner and outer tie, rod ends, and lower ball jpint. The noise is coming from higher up where the strut lives. I’ve checked the torque of all bolts, including the damper nut, and the three nuts on top of the struck frame. I’m at my wits end .If anyone can shed some light on something I may be missing. please let me know. This has been a nightmare for me. Thank you in advance for any replies
     
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    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    Toyota top plates Are notorious for being sloppy. At hi miles etc . Crappy coil overs have pillow ball top lates..