Different Knocking sounds from front and rear

1999 HONDA ACCORD
180,000 MILES
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LITHIUMUS
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I hear an intermittent knock sound when I engage 1st gear (MT) a bit abruptly. When I drive over 30mph I begin to hear a knocking sound in the front that is independant of the tranny. i.e in Neutral as well. The knocking sound is speed dependant. It's louder when I decelerate in gear and I can feel the vibration in the steering wheel.

I get rear knocking sounds esp. when the car goes side to side over uneven speed bumps. I think it might be my rear links, ball joints or sway bushings.

When I hit a speed bump harder, I hear a different knock sound up front. A more solid knock unlike the rear. My front sway bushings, links, upper and lower ball joints are all new. I am suspicous of my suspension...
Jan 12, 2012 at 4:07 PM
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HMAC300
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have your front and rear suspension checked as well as wheelbearigs and axles up front.
Jan 12, 2012 at 4:48 PM
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