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Old Jun 11, 2024 | 11:22 PM
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I have an 06 base car with 96000 miles. Bought it at 78000 and it would pop or clunk only at full lock to the left , low speed turns. It drives perfectly otherwise. Almost sounds like sway bar bushings. Almost never does it so I did not worry. Drove about 750 miles the last 2 days and its getting worse. I can not find any loose parts in the suspension. Could it be the rack ? If so, does it matter what C6 rack I get ? Seems they changed something in 09 or so.

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A search says it may be a wheel bearing. I found this and it sounds like the guy had a similar problem.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...unk-noise.html
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A wheel bearing for sure. Very little movement does a lot of clunking.
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Yep, check wheel bearings,
and keep in mind that sway bar bushings only last about 30K, before they get loose to make noise, and need to be replaced about every 30K miles.
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Yep, check wheel bearings,
and keep in mind that sway bar bushings only last about 30K, before they get loose to make noise, and need to be replaced about every 30K miles.
Thanks Dano. Previous owner must have done sway bar bushings, they look great. Wheel bearing makes huge clunking noise with very little movement. $186 for Delco Gold.
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