1995 Infiniti J30 loud clunk

1995 INFINITI J30
175,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PRIMUSED
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My car makes a loud (you can feel it) clunk when i hit the brakes or when i release them at any speed.
I was wondering if it could be cracked or damaged bushings on the tension rods ( front bushing).
When i visually looked i found tension rod bushings where split almost in two on driver and passenger sides, front bushing. the car also feels really loose when front axle goes over bumps. I,ve just replaced the rear struts and it has new brakes through out.
thx Eddie
Nov 29, 2009 at 7:46 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

i would be replacing these bushes and checking the remainder of the front end and steering for worn components, make sure that you get an alignment after any suspension & steering work has been done.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 29, 2009 at 8:53 PM
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