Sway bar links
Small links that keep the car flat in corners.
Signs it's worn: Rattle over small bumps.
What's wrong with my car? · Suspension
Clunk or rattle over bumps?
Usually: Sway bar links or control arm bushings.
A clunk or rattle over bumps is most often worn sway bar links (cheap and quick), then control arm bushings or ball joints.
The parts that fix it
Control arm & ball joint
Connects the wheel hub to the frame and lets it move up and down.
Signs it's worn: Clunk over bumps, wandering steering, uneven wear.
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