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Old 04-13-2008, 09:36 PM
pixelpadre pixelpadre is offline
 
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Default Noisy strut passenger side

I have a clunking noise coming from the passenger side strut everytime I hit a bump but not usally with dips and holes.[/align][/align]Suspension seems to be perfecgt but the noise is driving me crazy.[/align][/align]Please help.[/align]
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Old 04-14-2008, 10:31 AM
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Default RE: Noisy strut passenger side

check the bushings , isolator plate,ball jointsand the strut bar end links those are the normal noise causers
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Old 04-14-2008, 10:48 AM
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Default RE: Noisy strut passenger side

I tightened down on the nut at the top of the strut and that seems to have quieted it down a bit. Is there something that needs to be replaced or should I continue to tighten it down?
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Old 04-14-2008, 05:00 PM
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Default RE: Noisy strut passenger side

Top Center bolt ??? in the middle of the strut tower ???
Top bushing is shot/worn
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Old 04-14-2008, 05:34 PM
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Default RE: Noisy strut passenger side

Is that an easy job for me to replace? Strut appears to be doing its job. smooth ride even tire wear. thanks
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Old 04-14-2008, 06:01 PM
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Default RE: Noisy strut passenger side

It's not a terrible job ... I'd do BOTH since they should have near even wear ....
Remove the struts , use a spring compressor remove the top plate, install the bushing, while you are at it I'd do the rubber Isolators under the top plate retighten then reinstall ...Last set I replaced was $36 for the pair bushings and isolator plates
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Old 05-07-2008, 11:47 AM
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Default RE: Noisy strut passenger side

Had the same problem checked today on my 02 R/T, was told replacing the front sway bar links would fix the problem.
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Old 07-16-2008, 02:07 PM
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Default RE: Noisy strut passenger side

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ORIGINAL: pixelpadre..... I have a clunking noise coming from the passenger side strut everytime I hit a bump but not usally with dips and holes......
pixelpadre,

Did you ever find a fix for this problem?

I have the same clunking noise with my 2002 R/T.

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