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Need advice: Clunk over small sharp bumps but not big ones

BoxerGal13Community StarterOct 7, 20252021 Honda CR-V EX-LCalifornia

There is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. End links look intact. Any good way to isolate strut mount vs sway-bar link vs control-arm bushing? Any data points from owners would help.

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FlatSixEnthusiast5Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 8, 2025permalink

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2021 Honda CR-V in California, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “clunk over small sharp bumps but not,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. Wrote this up on my lunch break.

CleanGeek98Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 8, 2025permalink

I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2021 Honda CR-V before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2021 Honda CR-V in California. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. I'll update if anything new shows up.

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