1997 Pontiac Sunfire There Bad Crunching Over Bumps Potholes That Parts

1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
227,000 MILES
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DEBORAHWRIGHT
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There is a bad crunching when i go over bumps or potholes? What is that and what parts do i need to replace?? Thanks Deb
Oct 17, 2012 at 10:22 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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The front end is going to have to be checked but i would say most like the strut mount is making noise.But again i would have it checked out.
Oct 17, 2012 at 10:28 AM
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DEBORAHWRIGHT
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Okay thanks. It's on the front right side only the crunching sound. Should i replace the shocks and struts??
Oct 17, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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If its the mount and there the oringal ones with all those miles might as well.
Oct 17, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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DEBORAHWRIGHT
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Thank you so much:) Have a great day luv!
Oct 17, 2012 at 11:06 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Your welcome thats what were here for.
Oct 17, 2012 at 8:57 PM
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