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Anonymous Posted on Sep 04, 2017

I own a 03 Jaguar X type 2,5L with 17" wheels. When I hit a bump a certain way I get a banging noise in the right front end. The suspension seems to be OK as far as I can tell. The car only has 24176 miles on it. To me it sounds like something may be loose. One mechanic said to him it sounded like a frozen shock absorber. Oddly it only happens when I hit a ridged bump.

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It is possible that the shocky on that side is faulty so a replacement would fix it if that is the fault
rather than being a "frozen "unit
it is more likely a broken unit that is allowing the suspension to bottom out on the bump
Take it to an accredited front suspension shop and have them do a front end check

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Phil Lovisek

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  • Posted on Sep 01, 2008

SOURCE: Nissan Suspension noise

sounds to me like your front control arm bushings are broken. have your mechanic check the bushings in rear of the control arm. the ones that are right by the 3 bolts in the control arm in rear. those bushings brake and cause play in the whole assembly, causing a rattle. Its a black round bushing about 2 inches in diamater. its most likely all separated. common problem. Have him look at your stabilizer bar links also.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 04, 2009

SOURCE: Cavalier rear suspension clunks

HI, this noise can be caused by worn shocks,even if the bushings look good, you can remove one of them and check if is hard to constracts ,if not they must be replaced,

Jonah Oneal

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  • Posted on Apr 23, 2009

SOURCE: Saab 93 - noisy when going over bumps on the road.

i had a car it ride hard you could feel the road as you run over it. i put a little wider tire it helped. it ride better.but now you have anti lock brakes.if you get a wider tire . tell the tire salesman get you a tire that wont upset the antilock brake system.you want factory height but just a wider tire.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 28, 2009

SOURCE: squeaking sound from shock absorbers

ball joints won't squeak like that; they make a popping noise when they're bad. it is very common for shocks to get water in them and start squeaking, and it's usually a horrible screeching squeak. The only way to get rid of the squeak is to change out the shocks. Hope this helped.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 07, 2009

SOURCE: knock on front left suspension v70 52 plate

usual cause is the anti roll bar drop link that is worn easy to replace

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