[tomgwuyn]

An year back, I did a suspension refresh on my 06 330i replacing rear shocks, control arms, both sway bars, thrust arms at an Indy shop . 8000 miles later, for the last couple of months ,I am hearing a lot of clunking sounds in the front and the overall suspension itself sounds noisy and is not smooth. I took it to the nearby BMW dealer. After inspecting the car, the BMW service guys are saying the stabilizer push rods(both) and the front thrust strut are worn out and needs to be replaced .

Should I contact the Indy shop now to take a look again?

[colorado.e9x]

End links are the most common clunking problem, either not tightened down enough or they do need replacing. I replaced mine and my clunk is still there. I've also read thrust arm bushings can cause clunking.

I'd take it to a reputable indy or mechanic that strictly works on these cars and see what they say. From my experience I'll need to take that route too because I haven't figured my clunk out for almost a year lol.

[tomgwuyn]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

End links are the most common clunking problem, either not tightened down enough or they do need replacing. I replaced mine and my clunk is still there. I've also read thrust arm bushings can cause clunking.

I'd take it to a reputable indy or mechanic that strictly works on these cars and see what they say. From my experience I'll need to take that route too because I haven't figured my clunk out for almost a year lol.

The clunking sound is more obviouse especially at local and bumpy roads.I will go back to the same Indy shop in NJ where i did a suspension refresh and inform him about it. Thanks for your input.

[colorado.e9x]

Same here. Mine is most notable going around <20mph on small bumps such as tar filled cracks or water drainage dips. Feels like a loose clunk near the drivers floorboard, I swear I can feel it in the dead pedal