Front end clunk----turns out it was tie rods and radius rods

[Cool_V_300C]

I was reading the posts about the clunk noise and some getting relief by
replacing the sway bar bushings.

I was having a clunking noise. In my case there was no change in steering
or handling, but a clunk over bumps.

I took the car in to the dealer for an oil change and inquired about the noise. The diagnosis was quick. Turns out in addition to outer tie rods, they also needed to replace the tension strut.

I have just now picked up my clunk free 300C. The car seems much more
stable, so now, thinking back, maybe the problems affected handling/ride
much more than I previously assumed.

Thought I'd contribute this in case someone else has the clunking noise,
and needs some idea of what to look into.

[Jerad]

I have a 2007 300c with 58,000 miles and I was just told my outer tie rods are bad. I bought the car new and this is the second time they are being replaced! wtf

[Cool_V_300C]

yep, tie rods (and radius rod bushings) seem to be a problem with this
car. I managed 37,000 miles before they quit, and that seems to be
a record. I see on here that some have had to replace the tie rods
even before 10K.

[Jerad]

I was told at dealership if my first ones went out before 12,000 miles they would warranty them. (I am out of factory warranty)
I have switched to a new dealership and I told them I cant remember exactly when the first set went out..

[LSCto300C]

My car's in the shop right now getting the tie rods done. I have to say they're an awesome dealer and the guys in the service department were in agreement that the tie rods on the LX cars are GARBAGE. The guy who I talked to said they rarely have a 300C or Charger that doesn't have bad tie rods when they do an alignment. That may be a bit exaggerated but, when you think about it, look how many people right here on the forums have had their tie rods go out ridiculously early.