2002 Dodge Caravan Clacking After Struts

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GONCALVES
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I drive a 2002 dodge caravan with 41000 miles. I just had the front and rear struts repalced, including the stabilizing bars, and sway bar bushings. The car drives worse than before. I feel every bump in the road and the sounds are very loud. Can you tell me what may be wrong with my vehicle?

AG
Feb 26, 2007 at 8:21 AM
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Need to describe the noises somewhat.

You will get stiffer ride with new struts and shocks.
Feb 26, 2007 at 9:11 AM
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The noises are very loud. At times I feel like the car is going to come apart altogether. I hear a lot of clacking and clicking as if something is hanging loose and about to fall.

AG
Feb 26, 2007 at 10:11 AM
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Why don't you take it back and ask them to take a look?, explain that it seems worse.
Feb 26, 2007 at 11:03 AM

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Return the van to the shop that replaced the struts, stabilizer bars, and sway bar bushings and have them reinspect for loose or improperly installed parts. A firmer ride can be normal with new struts, but loud clacking and clicking is not.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2002 Dodge Caravan says the ride is harsher and very loud after the front and rear struts, stabilizer bars, and sway bar bushings were replaced, with clacking and clicking that feels like something is loose. The expert notes that new struts can make the ride stiffer and advises taking it back to the installer for inspection.

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