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Old May 20, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Rattle over bumps and at engine shut off

Hello everyone, I have a rattle that's driving me crazy, when i go over bumps the passenger side makes a clunk/rattle noise. it sounds very similar to the hood vibrating if that helps. if i go over a lot of small bumps in a row it's more apparent. I thought it was suspension related (my LCA bushings were worn) but i change both sides out with ES bushings. aaaand it did not fix it. noticed that a similar sound occurs when i shut off the engine, it doesn't happen all the time though. soooo any ideas? hood isn't too lose, it could be tighter i guess but it doesn't move much right now (adjusted the struts slightly) any help or suggestions would be great.

135000 miles, new lca bushings, new tie rods, new mogg sway bar links.
Old May 20, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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struts and or strut mounts, my case it was the strut itself.
Old May 20, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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struts and or strut mounts, my case it was the strut itself.
that's what i was thinking, how can i tell if they need to be replaced?
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