Suspension "Thump"
09-03-2009, 09:41 AM
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Suspension "Thump"
Yeah that's the best way I can describe the sound. When I hit an expansion joint or drive over any ground that's uneven, my front suspension has this "thumping" sound. Have any of you experienced that? Thanks.
09-03-2009, 10:48 AM
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Naw...I know tire noise when I hear it. This is a "thump" when I drive over potholes, expansion joints, broken pavement, etc. and it "thumps" as the suspension travels. I have no idea what a bump stop is...would you explain. Thanks.
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09-03-2009, 10:57 AM
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Check this out just to get an idea.
http://www.virkki.com/jyri/miata/bumps.html
It could be anything but I remember being in a car with bad bump stops and there was the "thumping" noise over bumps [potholes and such]
Is it giving you any other problems?
What year and how many miles do you have?
http://www.virkki.com/jyri/miata/bumps.html
It could be anything but I remember being in a car with bad bump stops and there was the "thumping" noise over bumps [potholes and such]
Is it giving you any other problems?
What year and how many miles do you have?
09-03-2009, 11:58 AM
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Check this out just to get an idea.
http://www.virkki.com/jyri/miata/bumps.html
It could be anything but I remember being in a car with bad bump stops and there was the "thumping" noise over bumps [potholes and such]
Is it giving you any other problems?
What year and how many miles do you have?
http://www.virkki.com/jyri/miata/bumps.html
It could be anything but I remember being in a car with bad bump stops and there was the "thumping" noise over bumps [potholes and such]
Is it giving you any other problems?
What year and how many miles do you have?
09-03-2009, 12:12 PM
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My initial guess would be that your shocks are shot and with each large bump, you are hearing the full rebound of your spring and tire assembly. Is there any oil or grease buildup on your struts?
If you have any more information, it could be vital in diagnosing.
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09-03-2009, 12:51 PM
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51,000 miles...hmmm. Do you have all OEM suspension parts? is anything modified...i.e. any lowering springs?
My initial guess would be that your shocks are shot and with each large bump, you are hearing the full rebound of your spring and tire assembly. Is there any oil or grease buildup on your struts?
If you have any more information, it could be vital in diagnosing.
My initial guess would be that your shocks are shot and with each large bump, you are hearing the full rebound of your spring and tire assembly. Is there any oil or grease buildup on your struts?
If you have any more information, it could be vital in diagnosing.
09-03-2009, 01:57 PM
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i have an 08 with now about 200 miles.. i hear the same thing sometimes when i hot a bump or just start from stop. i guess i'll just let the dealership know since its under warrenty
09-04-2009, 09:25 PM
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I've got the "thump" also. I'm going to check front the sway bar end links.
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