clunking noise

[Metalheadinky]

I know this is a ford thread but its a mercury cougar so is damn close to a ford. I got a 2002 mercury cougar that makes a clunking noise over bumps. I replaced the rear sway bar end links cause they were wore out. It sounds like its coming out of the rear. I just wanted to see if anyone else has had this problem. Thanks

[nsaniti]

drive it off a cliff, should help you diagnose the issue.

but on a serious note...did you check the bushings? even if theres no visible damage the sway bar could have lateral movement and be hitting the frame.

edit: fml spelling sucks when i wake up.

[Bunjiro]

Pretty much every ford in the world needs balljoints, check them fuckers out. Could also be shocks making noise, just depends on the type of clunk you are getting.

[Brennan]

i've seen some struts get super bad and noisy at honda before.

..or your muffler bearings

[Metalheadinky]

damn muffler bearings. Ill check those out as well. Thanks guys.