a rattling noise when ever I hit a bump in the road

1997 DODGE DAKOTA
114,000 MILES
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HOUSTONTEXANS39
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Whenever I hit a bump I have a rattling noise and every once in a while I hear a popping noise. Do not know what it is. I have had people look at it but they do not know.
Dec 20, 2011 at 11:45 PM
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FIXITMR
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You can rent suspension noise finder rig from auto store to help locate problem.
Dec 20, 2011 at 11:56 PM
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S55580B
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Check the front sway bar bushings. There are four of them, two on each side. Over time and miles they get hard and noisy even though they are not loose.
Apr 27, 2018 at 3:55 AM
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Good call. Here is a video to help see what you are in for when doing the repair:

https://youtu.be/OMUFSut2ERA

Great addition to this thread! Please feel free to help out whenever you are on the site. :)

Cheers, Ken

Apr 29, 2018 at 12:06 PM