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Loud Hard CLUNK. Please help

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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Well, I am new to the site and thought I would ask for some advice and see what people have to say. Ok, well I was leaving a parking lot and it was dark. I was not paying attention and drove right over a cement parking curb. I drove straight over it . Felt some grinding on the bottom obviously. Now when I turn car on I will sometimes hear and feel a "clunk" sound from the left side of the car. It feels like it is right under the pedals as well. I also feel it when I am accelerating from a a complete stop. It just happened so I have not has the chance to look under car but plan on doing so tomorrow and see if I see anything. Anyone have any idea what this could be?
Old Mar 16, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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The likely suspects are upper and/or lower ball joints (supporting the steering knuckle and wheel) inner or outer tie rod ends (the steering linkage) Sway bar links (less critical but very annoying when worn) or driveshaft CV Joints (more likely to create a repetitive clattering sound during tight turns).
Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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Headers if you have them and exhaust hangers.
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