Question on Control Arm Bushing and ball joint Replacement

Hi I have a r53 . I'm getting a knocking/ clunking sound when going over bumps only on the right side. That side had a slight mushroom incident of the strut tower when I bought the car. I replaced both front struts shortly after this due to the right one also bottoming out after adding beef up plates and replacing struts and mount initially it quite the noise some but after the struts seemed to settle I got the noise back. Also if I'm driving down the road and shake the steering wheel from side to side I get the same clunking sound. I've replaced a worn upper engine mount. I'm not sure where to go next but I think it could be the control arms. I guess my question is how do I know if my ball joints are good or should I got ahead and R&D those as well? . Thanks for all the help this website helps me keep the cost down on my mini my performing my own work. Ton of help thanks!

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

Inspect the stabalizer bar end links and control arm bushing and ball joints. Check for looseness. Try moving the steering wheel side to side (with the engine off) to duplicate the sound while monitoring the suspension components.

- Nick

[JRhea]

Nick,
Thanks for your advice. I have the same issue on my o2 MCS with 170K. I've replaced control arm bushings, struts, strut mounts, installed Mini Madness inner plates, and all associated strut mount bushings etc. I've re-tightened the strut nuts, and rechecked everything. This week I'll contact you guys to order outer ball joints and the sway bar end links.

PS....I really like the Sachs Sport Struts I got from Pelican. I was looking for a factory replacement and they did the trick, on all four corners. I always receive great service from your company and quality products!