Shock/strut issue?

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BUCKEYEFRANK100
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I went over a very high speed-bump and bottomed out. At the same time a sound came from the front of the car when it bottomed out sounding kind of like a spring grinding or popping. When I'm driving slowly and turn the wheel, the sound occurs. When I get about 10 mph, the sound doesn't occur when the wheel is turned. Occassionally, I hear it when I go over a bump at a higher speed. It seems to be located around the right front wheel. Could this be a busted shock or a problem with the strut?

Thank you very much
Jun 17, 2007 at 7:26 PM
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MERLIN2021
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What kind of car?
Stand in front of it and look for the tire being staight or tipped...if it's tipped you may have bent the strut.
Jun 18, 2007 at 9:05 AM
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BUCKEYEFRANK100
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Sorry it's a 2002 Ford Focus. I will look again, but didn't notice the tire tipping.
Jun 18, 2007 at 9:07 AM
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