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popping noise on uneven ground

johnnypoppins

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Lately, I've been hearing a popping noise from the rear of my car, mostly when making slow turns or going over uneven ground. It's not constant, but it's noticeable, especially in warmer weather. The shocks seem fine, so I'm wondering if it could be something with the suspension or bushings. Anyone else run into this before?
 
Lately, I've been hearing a popping noise from the rear of my car, mostly when making slow turns or going over uneven ground. It's not constant, but it's noticeable, especially in warmer weather. The shocks seem fine, so I'm wondering if it could be something with the suspension or bushings. Anyone else run into this before?
man, my brother also has the same problem. believe me, check the steering knuckles
 
Lately, I've been hearing a popping noise from the rear of my car, mostly when making slow turns or going over uneven ground. It's not constant, but it's noticeable, especially in warmer weather. The shocks seem fine, so I'm wondering if it could be something with the suspension or bushings. Anyone else run into this before?
Have you done an inspection like a thorough one? You said the shocks look ok but there must be something there. It's possible they're leaking or the mounts are worn out...
 
@johnnypoppins i had a similar popping sound from my car's rear last summer it turned out to be a worn out bushing in the suspension easy fix at the shop maybe check that out
Huh... I find that anything related to the suspension isn't an easy fix per se because it's a little too steep to repair. Are you still on warranty? Old one cost me so much to repair :(
 
Lately, I've been hearing a popping noise from the rear of my car, mostly when making slow turns or going over uneven ground. It's not constant, but it's noticeable, especially in warmer weather. The shocks seem fine, so I'm wondering if it could be something with the suspension or bushings. Anyone else run into this before?
Yeah, if the shocks feel okay, the most likely culprit is the various bushings in the rear suspension. A friend also had strange sounds coming from his car's rear and it turned to be a combo of his worn control arm bushings and an exhaust hanger gone loose. I hope you finally got yours sorted out!
 
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