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Bad struts I think.. - 2/12/2008 7:02:23 AM

94camguy

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Okay, every time I go over even the slightest bump, my rear end has a knocking sound. I consulted a couple people who, with the same issue, have diagnosed it to be... "they're shot." Now this car looks completely stock right down to the factory hub caps. I was debating on giving the thing a small drop, but idk if I'll have the room for that kinda work. Should I just replace the struts and save the drop for later? or just ignore it because I wont hear a damn thing after the kickers are put in?

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RE: Bad struts I think.. - 2/12/2008 11:11:02 AM

toyomoho

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Lots of things can cause rear end knock when going over bumps. A few common ones are stabilzer bar bushings and end links, upper shock mounts, worn suspension bushings.

Suggest changing the stabilizer bar bushings first as this is a quick and cheap fix.

Suppose it is possible the strut itself may be making noise but typically it is these other items.

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RE: Bad struts I think.. - 2/13/2008 10:00:14 AM

94camguy

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THANK YOU! I will take a look into all that I'd prefer the quick and cheap fix. ANd thanks I think you're the first to reply out of my 4 or 5 posts.