Worn or Damaged Struts This will check to see if the strut shocks are performing correctly. Because of the poor alignment, you could hear more clunking as you head over a bump. The first time I heard me and the wife both looked at each other with a WTF look on our faces. It may be time to send such a heavily rusted car to the great crusher in the skyerr, junkyard. This checks for any movement within the ball joints. These are the areas to check the next time you hear these sounds on the road. The van still handles fine, and I don't detect any abnormal bounce. Internal shock or strut noise is uncommon. I hear a clunking noise when going over even small bumps. With a bad suspension, it becomes more difficult to control the vehicle, thereby putting you at risk of an accident. Toyota Camry 1992 I've Flown Boxes More Aerodynamic Than My Jeep. Damaged or worn-out shock absorbers. Whatever is causing the clunking, its necessary to replace the defective part as soon as you can. If the sway bar bushings are worn, torn, or loose, they will need to be replaced. You can also try to steer the car wheels and check for noises. But if a suspension part does fail, it will put greater strain on other components. Loose body mounts. Now, you need to think about what type of vehicle to buy. First, search online for any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for your car that pertain to the noise. 2014 jku sport S dual top, auto 3.73, max tow package. in park (for automatics) or in first gear (for manuals). See if the housing to the struts are dented or leaking oil. Running an engine without oil is never good so you'll likely need to have the engine checked to verify this. Hello there. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, 1997 F150 stalls when defrost turned on full. Swaybar mounts and links all look ok (no weird angles or torn boots/bushes). Just moved so let it go and checked it out today. "Clunking" sound over speed bumps.. - RAM FORUM

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