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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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What is this noise?

When Im driving down my driveway(gravel), or when I hit a bump on the road while travelling at low speeds I keep hearing this clunking, thumping noise coming from the rear. What could this noise be, is there something wrong with my suspension? Thanks
Old Jun 21, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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Bad struts

or loose jack or something loose in trunk
Old Jun 21, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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Depending on the mileage or any recent work, it may be that one or both of the struts is loose, not necessarily bad. My car made a similar sound when I installed new struts, but forgot to fully tighten down one of them on the top (yeah, I know, idiot). Good luck.

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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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hmm, lately i've been hearing something that sounds like going over rumble strips... but unfortunately it happens on smooth roads... :-(
Old Jun 21, 2003 | 10:44 PM
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Re: What is this noise?

Originally posted by Nbtthegreat
When Im driving down my driveway(gravel), or when I hit a bump on the road while travelling at low speeds I keep hearing this clunking, thumping noise coming from the rear. What could this noise be, is there something wrong with my suspension? Thanks
Make sure your jack is totally secure in the trunk. If not you will get a clunking noise.
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