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Old 03-29-2005, 09:04 PM
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Front suspension noise

I saw a post somewhere about this but could not find it. I have a clunking noise in the front suspension when driving over speed bumps or pot hole. I thoght there was a fix for this. If you know the link PLS post it.
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Old 03-29-2005, 09:08 PM
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man i went in today. They checked the struts and said since nothing is broken they can't fix the rattle. Annoying!
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Old 03-30-2005, 06:46 AM
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My last car had the SAME noise... I am assuming it is tie rods or other links. Anyone confirm??
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Old 03-30-2005, 08:24 AM
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I had a simalar noise on my 02 and it turned out to be the front sway bar and bushing.....replaced under warranty and the noise hasn't come back. that was 2 years ago..........i was told by the dealer that alot of maximas have this problem.....
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Old 03-31-2005, 11:27 AM
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I have heard that problem occur when the shocks are dead as well. When there's 2 or more in the car with me it makes a noise over speed bumps. When the road inclines suddenly or coming out of a semi-steep driveway it makes that noise as well. It's like the sound of the springs being squished right?
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Old 03-31-2005, 12:38 PM
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Had the clunking noise last year. Replaced both front sway bar end links and the clunking disappeared.
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