2005 grand caravan. Dodge. Thump in front end when I hit a bump.

2005 DODGE CARAVAN
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BENWALKER
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Checked tie rods, bushings, and struts and sway bar. All looks good
Jan 19, 2012 at 11:30 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Although the sway bar bushings might look ok they are a problem area and i have replaced a ton of them.
Jan 19, 2012 at 11:44 AM
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BENWALKER
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Thanks, ill try it. Is there any thing else that could be making the nose? Thanks again.
Jan 19, 2012 at 11:54 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Jack up one side and grab the wheel at 3 & 9 o'clock, shake it, and if it moves too much and the outer tie rod is good, the inner tie rod could be bad. They tend to sound like a coffee perculator from inside the car.
Jan 19, 2012 at 2:15 PM
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