Hey fellas,

My car has been doing this ever since I bought it but a more recent incident confirmed there is something not right. Often times when I have to stop quicker than normal (not even slamming the brakes on) the front end will clunk and stick. When I accelerate the front end will make a pop sound and rise to the normal height. Yesterday I was coming down a hill to a stop sign and turning right. I got the usual thunk but when I accelerated, it didn't pop back up until a while later. The front driver's side felt like it was riding on only the spring (very bouncy). After the car shifted into O/D I heard a thunk from that side and the suspension returned to normal.

I know I need to install a guide rod mount kit on that side because I can rattle the guide rod with my bare hands. The passenger side guide rod is tight and doesn't move. The shocks on the car are aftermarket from Midas or something and they seem to be leaking or have already leaked. My question to y'all is: Would my issue be a sticking shock or would a guide rod cause the suspension to act like that?

Thanks.

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