Front end would make a creaking noise while going over speed bumps, etc. So, I changed both front struts, sway bar links (had to cut those out, fun), new slotted and drilled brake rotors and pads all four corners (brakes nicely now), flushed brake fluid, since I was in there anyway. Now, there is a audible clunk from passenger side front when going over sharper bumps in rapid succession. Have checked every bolt and connection I can think of on all four corners. Everything seems tight. Checked lug nuts for correct torque also. On the plus side, creaking is gone..lol.
Would sway bar bushings make the noise I'm hearing, or is there something I'm missing? Advice or suggestions would be helpful..

 

Did you change the strut mounts as well? (rubber isolators on the top of the strut)

 

i would say sway bar bushings, i would also check the intermediate shaft on the passenger side too, the carrier bearing on that shaft will go bad and the shaft will flop around ruining the seals and make a clunking noise.

 

Yeah, struts were MOOG quick struts, so strut mounts were changed. Though, doesn't mean they aren't crap also. I bought them almost 9 months ago, just haven't had time to do the swap. Am going to change sway bar bushings as soon as the parts come in, then will dig further if necessary. Thing is, it's not every bump, has to be of above a certain amplitude it seems before it clunks...hard to describe it exactly. Will update if sway bars do the trick! And thanks for the suggestions!

 

Changed sway bar bushings this morning, clunk/rattle still there. Sway bar links looked tight also, no shiny spots like they were possibly moving around at all. Possibility it could be the upper strut mount shock nut isn't tight? Have seen in other forums this can be an issue for noise also..