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a knock on front passenger side strut?

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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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a knock on front passenger side strut?

Ok heres what happens. Ill drive and it will sound completely fine until i run over a small bump and then right after i hit the bump i hear a loud knock and lately its been getting slowly worse but when i got the car it only squeaked and now it knocks hella loud. Any advice on what i should do to fix it? I think it might be the camber arm or the strut but im not completely sure. Any advice concerning this will definitely help! Thanx in advance
Old Jun 3, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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Have you put it up in the air (jack stands!) yet? I suggest looking for anything "loose". But, alas, struts can make a knocking sound when they are worn out.
Old Jun 3, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Mine did this once before. took me forever to find and when I had it in the air I noticed the left side strut went much longer then the right. Turns out the mounting insulator tore of completely and every time I hit a bump it would sound like a loud knock.

Check all the rubber components of the suspension then check wear items like ball joints and tie rods.
Old Jun 3, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Well i took it to a mechanic and they told me that theres half an inch of play near my strut area. They didnt recognize the camber arm and said it could be there but when i jacked it up myself i tried to move things around and didnt find any problems. Its a loud knock too like BlueKitsune said and its not a good sound. Where can i get a bushing if it is a bushing? Would Auto Zone or Napa have it? Whats the best way i can replace them?
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