GDawgA4

I hear a faint clunking sound coming from below...I'm not sure if it has to do with the h-sports. Sounds almost as if it's a bad shock when a wheel hits a bump.

It doesn't happen when turning, only when going straight. But its not constantly clunking.

I used loctite on the bolts so I don't think they worked themselves out. I can't tell if it's coming from the front or the rear...any ideas?

GDawgA4

update...only happens during low speeds. once speeds get higher, its non-existant.

A4AdMan

Hmmmmmm. Can't help you with that one.

diagnosticator1

Because, when the sway bar/s become loaded and resist the chassis lean force on turns, the resulting torque on the sway bar is in the opposite direction on each end. The torque on the swaybar is generated from opposing shear forces at the link bolts, holding the joint (with a loose bolt) tight in one direction. When driving straight, there is no torque or pressure on the bars or links, so that is when the play at the loose bolt/s causes the clunk you hear.
Even though you used Loctite on the H-sports, you should confirm that the bolts are still tight. Use a torque wrench set at the required value. If the bolt/s turn more before the required torque is achieved, then it's best to remove the bolts, clean the old Loctite from the threads, and re-install them using a stronger thread locking compound. Loctite RED,(#276?) is the strongest. (and may need to be heated up ~300 deg F to remove the bolts in the future.)
In addition, when assembling things with Loctite, it is essential that the threads are absolutely clean before applying the loctite and tightening the bolts. Use brake-clean spray to insure the threads are dry and not oily, or the loctite will not be effective.

GDawgA4

Thanks, I'll check out the bolts when I get a chance.