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Old 01-01-2008 | 05:23 PM
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hard to explain but when i hit a bump on the front left i hear this noise like something is loose. sounds like my strut if blowed out but when i push on the car it feels great no bounce and the car rides like new. i even took the wheels off looked at everything and its great.


2000 v6 auto accord sedan


 
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Old 01-01-2008 | 06:16 PM
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Might be a ARB bushing? Put the car on car stands then get under on your back and heave up and down on various parts of the suspension. You may not be strong enough to show up any problems, but it's worth a go, you might find something obvious.
 
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Old 01-01-2008 | 06:27 PM
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yeah, i sorta did what u just said i lifted on the hub and no movement. but as bad as it sounds u would think u would see something. i will look more into it soon. the car has 127k on it so im not surprised. will keep u informed of my findings. thanks
 
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Old 01-02-2008 | 02:13 PM
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Default RE: noise in front end

Maybe the upper shock bushing??? Does it creak when you bounce the corner of the car?
 
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Old 01-02-2008 | 05:05 PM
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jsut got home here. its like 5 degrees out suppose to warm up later this week and i will look into it more. im hoping its just a bushing. i never thoght of the upper strut tower bushing. never seen one go bad but ive seen um dry rot on older cars. i will find out soon and tell you guys what it is. thanks for the help guys
 
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