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2013 Infiniti G37 — single clunk over small sharp bumps

TrailGeek73Community StarterAug 20, 20262013 Infiniti G37 xSBrooklyn

There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it. How would you isolate end links, strut mounts, control-arm bushings and ball joints? Mileage is about 138,000.

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TowEnthusiast16Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 21, 2026permalink

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2013 Infiniti G37, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. Stop there until you know. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. If the story changes I'll post the new data.

WeekendNomadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 21, 2026permalink

Same neighborhood, different next step: A second data point from another 2013 Infiniti G37 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. This is the version I'd tell a friend.

TrailGeek73Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 21, 2026permalink

Following up on single clunk over small sharp bumps: still happening, but I have better notes now. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.

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