Suspension noise

[nixter]

I will update tomorrow or later tonight with a list of parts that have already been replaced since I've had the car but I'm hearing a sublte noise when going over small bumps and road imperfections at lower speeds. It sounds to me like a thick glass bottle bonking around in a wooden box, but muffled. Blonk, blonk? Haha, I love my technical descriptions. Seems to be coming from the front though.

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[Dr. evil]

i have the same sound, i was thinking it was just worn out tie rod bushings

[nixter]

Nope, all that is brand new. A couple other forums have suggested swaybar links.

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

put it on stands

and inspect the ball joints, stabilizer link & bushing etc.

use a big water pump pliers to try to wiggle and compress the ball joints

use a big prybar to try to move the arms and stablizer.

look for torn boots and loose stuff

[Jameseypoo]

Actually.. I believe I have the same exact sound coming from the front of my car. it sucks.

[Ross]

If the collar nut on a strut is loose you'll get a dull rattle.

[dennyg]

I had a lot of front suspension parts replaced and a few days later had that dull thump sound I think you are describing. One sway bar link was not tight enough. It seemed tight on the hoist but I guess once the cars weight was on the ground every small bump at slow speeds you could here it. Put a box end wrench on the bolt and noise went away....

[nesone0072525]

is it coming from the front or back?

[AngryPopTart]

I get the same noise, but I thought it was my highways/fogs rattling around. I noticed they are rather loose and can be shaken around quite easily. Banging on the panel they sit in seems to create a similar noise IMO.

[nixter]

Pretty sure it's not the fogs, just not the right kind of sound for that. I will check the collar nut and sway bar links. In the middle of moving at the moment so I won't get to it for a bit.

Thanks for the help guys!

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