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Car Sounds like a bouncing ball when I go over bumps
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carminejg3
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Apr 27, 2005, 3:01 PM
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Car Sounds like a bouncing ball when I go over bumps
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Hi, My cars passenger side front sounds like a bouncing ball when i hit a bump or a little ditch. If i go over the little speed bumps the left side is quiet so I know it has to do with the wheel and sterring. The weird thing is when the car is lifted up and I try to shake the wheel, its pretty firm and doesn't move. But when I drive over a bump it sounds very loose. Do you think its a mount or maybe a bad spring or shock? Any help would be great.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 27, 2005, 4:13 PM
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More likely a shock or strut. I would check the whole front end for safety sake anyway. Certainly rule out a loose wheel!! You can bounce the car from its bumper and see if one side bounces longer than the other and that would be a giveaway for a shock or the shock part of a strut. Sometimes a broken stabilizer pin can cause funny noises too - give it all a look. _____________________________ I just love this spot on the site! Really think it adds to it's user friendliness, and as we all know most funny noises will NEVER do it in front of a technician! LOL, Tom
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carminejg3
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May 6, 2005, 7:40 AM
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Hey Tom, also noticed that the car's steering wheel was vibrating a bit while on the highway (not very safe) but i'm going today to get everything checked out I'll let you know what we find.
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Tom Greenleaf
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May 6, 2005, 2:59 PM
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Hi friend, We can get too wound up in computer fixing of car needs and sometimes the best thing is to let a problem get looked at and or fixed by a trusted pro in the biz. Good luck and stay safe, PS: Any Reader! Take note - being informed is great but when a safety item is involved, run don't walk to take care of it.
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carminejg3
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Aug 26, 2005, 8:43 AM
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Turns out the car had bad stabilizer bars in the front steering and suspension. Hope this helps anyone with a similar problem.
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