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Old 03-19-2011 | 03:10 PM
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replaced the rear struts on the mc know have a knocking noise when driving,made sure all nut where tight put the mc on jack stands and put a jack under the wheel assembly jacked it up can hear noise could it be the spring.When I put the struts on new struts used original springs.
 
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Old 03-20-2011 | 02:46 PM
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One of the spring seat rubbers could be out of place, or I would tend to think a stabilizer link could be loose. Either the nut holding it to the strut or bar isn't tight enough. If you missed putting a rubber cushion in place that'll definatly do it.
 
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Old 03-20-2011 | 03:50 PM
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I hear worn Strut mounting brackets can cause a knocking sound....
 
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Old 03-20-2011 | 06:11 PM
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Going to take a look at it again.Thanks for help
 
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