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BONZAI09
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I have a 91 ford tempo lx when I hit the slightest bump it bounces all over if I hit a big bump there is no bouncing just a thud
Dec 6, 2006 at 9:31 AM
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CARUNDELL
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[quote:6227ce74c6="bonzai09"]I have a 91 ford tempo lx when I hit the slightest bump it bounces all over if I hit a big bump there is no bouncing just a thud[/quote:6227ce74c6]

Hey bonzai,
Sounds like some serious suspension issues there! Bouncing usually indicates strut/shock failure, and will also cause a clunk/thud, though there may be other front end issues causing the noises. Ball joints, strut mounts,sway bar bushings and end links.

Regards,

Chris
Dec 6, 2006 at 9:35 AM
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BONZAI09
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maybe I will just blow it up

Thanks for your response
Dec 6, 2006 at 12:26 PM
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HEY_WIRE
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ha yeah i know what you are talking about i had a little crappy nissian manly for just playing around and trashing and it had no springs i could hit the brakes and let off and let the car look like it had front hydrolics you might wont to get it fixed though i ran over a really big rut and bounced so much it bottomed out and radiator replaced itself right into the fan i didnt feel like fixing it or spending the money so i sold it to a salvage yard for $200

good luck
Dec 6, 2006 at 10:36 PM
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