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Old Nov 15, 2023 | 11:46 PM
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Hi everyone..I'm having a persistent issue with my C5. Whenever I drive over even minor bumps, there's a noticeable noise originating from the front end. It's difficult to precisely describe, but it seems related to the suspension – almost like there might be something loose. Has anyone experienced something similar or have any insights on what could be causing this?

also I’m not sure if it’s my imagination but it seems to get a little better as I drive it but it’s still there
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My sway bar end links were bad and made noise.
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how old are your shocks?
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how old are your shocks?

original, it’s a 2000, so 23 years old. The car only has about 12k miles on it


I did some research and it sounds like it could be either bushings, shocks, sway bar links
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Had similar issue in rear. Sway bar links replaced- fixed!
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Originally Posted by stt816
Hi everyone..I'm having a persistent issue with my C5. Whenever I drive over even minor bumps, there's a noticeable noise originating from the front end. It's difficult to precisely describe, but it seems related to the suspension – almost like there might be something loose. Has anyone experienced something similar or have any insights on what could be causing this?

also I’m not sure if it’s my imagination but it seems to get a little better as I drive it but it’s still there
I had a very slight squeaking on my 2000 Vette. I was able to get a stethoscope out and crawl under the car, where my wife pushed up and down on the suspension. I discovered both the front and rear sway bar bushings (rubber) were the culprit.

I dis-assembled them and the rubber was perfect, so I applied some Brembo rubber grease, sparingly, re-assembled and haven't had an issue in five years now.
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