A clunking noise from the front suspension over bumps usually means worn sway bar links, ball joints, or control arm bushings. Here’s what to check first and whether it’s safe to keep driving.
Why Your Prado 120 Clunks Over Bumps
If you hear a dull clunk from the front end when going over potholes or speed bumps, it’s almost always a mechanical loose part in the suspension. On the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120, the most common culprits are sway bar links (especially if you hear it on one side), followed by worn ball joints or control arm bushings. Less often, it could be a failing strut mount or loose stabilizer bar bushings.
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