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03-23-2005, 02:04 PM
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Suspension POP, Thump, Wack ?
When i drive, due to bumpy winter maine roads, my shocks or struts or whatever pop and thump. Now when i drive i can feel every single pebble. And a slower speeds the noise seems more prominent especially the back right one, needs shims again. Any Whoo can someone tell me waht is making that sound? hm cost for parts?
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#2
04-01-2005, 12:04 AM
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Re: Suspension POP, Thump, Wack ?
Hi, I'm new here and am having a similar problem. My car makes a lot of front end noise over the smallest bumps and at slow speeds, i don't know that it is more prominent at slower speeds, I just think it is easier to hear then.
I had the shocks and struts replaced all around, rotors planed, front brake pads replaced, it has new tires and alignment. It has always made this noise. I have had the car since 2003. It's a 2000. After all this work, it still does this. I heard somewhere it could be the sway bar or control arms. Anyone know anything about this? I'm not too familiar with suspension set ups. Thanks. Boy Mechanic
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#3
04-03-2005, 11:51 PM
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Re: Suspension POP, Thump, Wack ?
I have a similar noise in my '02 SVT Focus...it's my drivers side inner tie-rod end...worn out and sloppy.
I initially thought it might be the swaybar end links as well, but no... Still needs to be fixed...parts is $29 CDN Apart from the sounds we're hearing, it will also vibrate, audibily, when turning slightly right at high speeds...this goes away when I turn sharper... Get the front of your car in the air, and check for right/left slop at the tire
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#4
04-29-2005, 11:02 PM
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Just an update: In my case it was the linkage on the sway bars. I had both right and left replaced. It came to $64.00 including labor, of course that may vary depending on where you get the work done. But, the car handles way better now.
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#5
05-02-2005, 10:30 AM
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Re: Suspension POP, Thump, Wack ?
I have seen a lot of sway links cause noise on these car but they don't cause poor ride - there are also messages on front upper strut mouns causing noise but again they don't cause poor ride - I have also seen quite a few rear shocks lock up and the ride is very poor when this happens - good luck
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#6
05-02-2005, 02:40 PM
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Re: Suspension POP, Thump, Wack ?
when i get a chance to put in in the shop ill tell u what i C
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#7
05-09-2005, 05:46 PM
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"I have seen a lot of sway links cause noise on these car but they don't cause poor ride"
Well, I hate to argue with you and I really don't mean for it to come off that way, but my car takes turns a lot better now that the linkage has been replaced.
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