I have a clunking noise coming from the passenger side strut everytime I hit a bump but not usally with dips and holes.[/align][/align]Suspension seems to be perfecgt but the noise is driving me crazy.[/align][/align]Please help.[/align]

 

check the bushings , isolator plate,ball jointsand the strut bar end links those are the normal noise causers

 

I tightened down on the nut at the top of the strut and that seems to have quieted it down a bit. Is there something that needs to be replaced or should I continue to tighten it down?

 

Top Center bolt ??? in the middle of the strut tower ???
Top bushing is shot/worn

 

Is that an easy job for me to replace? Strut appears to be doing its job. smooth ride even tire wear. thanks

 

It's not a terrible job ... I'd do BOTH since they should have near even wear ....
Remove the struts , use a spring compressor remove the top plate, install the bushing, while you are at it I'd do the rubber Isolators under the top plate retighten then reinstall ...Last set I replaced was $36 for the pair bushings and isolator plates

 

Had the same problem checked today on my 02 R/T, was told replacing the front sway bar links would fix the problem.

 

pixelpadre,

Did you ever find a fix for this problem?

I have the same clunking noise with my 2002 R/T.

Thanks,

 

I still have the clunking noise driving over bumpy roads.

 

We had a clunking noise on our stratus and it was the ball joint and tie rod end on one side. The guy that fixed it said it was hanging by a thread! Whew!