cycleofabuse wrote:Same/similar noise and feel in my car (same car as yours) and it's actually the front shocks. WD40 Wet PTFE provides relief for about a week, but ultimately they need to be reconditioned. I would try that first and if the noise goes away, then at least you've diagnosed the problem without spending a fortune. Just spray some into each shock and go for a spin.
OMG, thank you for the tip!
It's CONFIRMED - NOISE IS GONE!
At least till it wears off, but the source of my noise is now indisputable. I got the PTFE Lubricant, jacked up each front wheel and sprayed some in there. After a lengthy drive and even driving continual circles in a carpark, there's no noise at all.
This needs to be saved somewhere for all those with the same issue. No one has suggested this in *ALL* the threads about Clunking noises while turning on this forum.
There aren't enough happy emoticons to express my gratitude
I've spent years trying to pinpoint my clunking noise. Even spent a small fortune getting my Centre Diff replaced (which did improve things, but I still had this other noise). Several mechanics incl dealer couldn’t find the source - they suspected Shocks but weren't sure.
And I'd recommend to anyone to get the actual Lubricant that Dave suggested, not just using normal WD40. Maybe normal WD40 will work too, but for the sake of $17, it's worth a try.
http://www.bunnings.com.au/wd-40-specialist-300g-high-performance-wet-ptfe-lubricant_p6100411