I have a 2000 GLT/SE and I need some help as where to start on fixing my suspension. I got the car from a woman who bought it at an auction and she sold it to me. It had 151680 when I got it. Currently 154859 and I have noticed a few problems. First there is a clunking/bobbing sound coming from the front passenger side when I roll over rough roads (intermittent) and a loose sound that comes when i hit an uneven spot on the road. Also there is a whining sound that comes when I turn the wheel, im guessing it could be the power steering fluid. Also how do you go about dtermining if the control arms/tie end rods are bad?

 

The sound could be the fluid....but for the clanking...Probably a bad strut mount of spring seat or could also be a bad endlink. and the whinning sound could also be a bad wheel bearing.
You can check the rubber strut mounts for signs of cracking, and check the endlinks boost for cracking.

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At that mileage you have to replace the entire suspension. And motor mounts. I guarantee you the rt side mount is broken and separated metal on metal.

Sway links, control arms, tie rods, struts, strut springs, and 4 to 5 motor mounts. If you can do it yourself (doesn't sound like it), then the cost isn't too bad. Dealer cost will be well over $2500.

 

Thats coo. Well I am a car fantic and could get some help. What would you recommend i start and finish. I figured that I would need a complete over haul and didnt know where I should begin. What should I have done by a professional and what should I try. I saw some diagrams and replys off ipd from guys who did their own control arms, tie rod ends and it ddint take them too long to do it.

 

I just left Midas and had them look at the steering and suspension. They diagnosed that the passenger strut/strut mount are bad and should be replaced. I know I should do them in two's, but should I still go about and replace the steering components.

 

i have that same clunking/bobbing sound coming from the front passenger side when I roll over rough roads. i am rebuilding my entire suspension, parts are on the way, so hopefully that will fix me up.