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Weird Knocking/Clicking Over Bumps

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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Weird Knocking/Clicking Over Bumps

I get a weird knocking, clicking sound when going over bumps. It only happens when I'm accelerating over bumps, or when I shift hard from 1st to 2nd. Does not happen when I drive normal over bumps. It sounds like its coming from the front right wheel area?

Best Describe Noise: The noise that it makes when you start wheel-hopping?

For what it' worth:
-02 Maxima 6spd. w/HLSD
-Hotshot Headers/Stock Cat/Cattman Cat-Back

Anyone have any idea? I was thinking maybe motor mounts, sway bar bushings, or end links? I really do not want to hear it may be axles. Also could it be exhaust hitting frame (I doubt this one though)

Thanks for any inputs

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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Could be strut mounts up top.
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 03:47 AM
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im dealing with the same issue... and so far nothing..... replaced almost everything... if you do a search you will see it is a well discussed issue here.. but no real answer on how to fix
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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same thing happens to my max too. But mines started when i put my lowering springs on.

Have you dropped yours recently?
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 05:42 AM
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Its a Maxima, if it doesnt clunk theres something wrong.
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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im going to take everything off this weekend and put everythng back together.. and see what happens.....
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