2003 Dodge Caravan Odd rattle from front-end

2003 DODGE CARAVAN
106,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DERFYNOLE
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I have this sound that occurs when I drive over mnor bumps in the road. It sounds to be coming from the driver-side. And it sounds like a "bump".

Checked the sway-bar bushings, and they don't look worn. But I'm not completely discounting them. The strut tower doesn't have any play in it.

I'm not able to reproduce the sound by shaking the vehicle, so I'm inclined to think that it isn't suspension.

The sound doesn't occur when driving over larger bumps (Ex. railroad crossings), and it doesn't frequently happen when turning corners.

Could it be the bushings, and the wear isn't really apparent?

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Dec 27, 2009 at 12:40 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Most likely the strut how many miles on struts? if over 50K then very likely
Dec 27, 2009 at 12:56 PM
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DERFYNOLE
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100K actually, in reflection it does sound like it could be a strut. It doesn't look to be an overly complicated repair (all I need are spring clamps). Out of curiosity, any idea on repair costs?

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Jan 6, 2010 at 2:52 PM
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$250-$300 maybe less if like Firestone, Sears ect have a special.
Jan 6, 2010 at 3:53 PM