squishy noise from rear passenger side

2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
160,000 MILES
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FKNSTPD
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I have a squishy noise coming from the rear passenger side of my car. Do not know if it's shocks, struts, or something else.
Nov 1, 2011 at 4:22 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are it is a strut. Have a helper bounce the vehicle while you check to see where the noise is coming from.
Nov 1, 2011 at 4:26 PM
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F4I_GUY
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Most likely the axle bushings. VW has an updated part now. It's classified as a "1 piece" bushing now.The older bushings were 2 piece bushings, which always, always, fail.
Nov 3, 2011 at 1:45 AM
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