2004 Kia Sorento loud thunking noise underneath

NINPO128

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2004 KIA SORENTO
6 CYL
4WD
MANUAL
85,000 MILES

I hear a loud noise like something is hitting the side of my car when I go over a bump or gravel road, almost like something is loose underneath but I checked and found nothing. Thank you

Sunday, October 24th, 2010 AT 10:23 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Have you checked the exhaust system to make sure it isn't hitting the underside of the vehicle?

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Sunday, October 24th, 2010 AT 10:52 PM

NINPO128

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Yes. The exhaust system is fine. I hear it also when I start off and when I back up to one of those cement parking lot blocks I hear it then to when the tires touch. Thanks

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Monday, October 25th, 2010 AT 2:33 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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The only thing I can say is to have the rear bushings checked. To me it sounds like an exhaust issue. Is anything hanging?

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Monday, October 25th, 2010 AT 3:08 PM

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No, nothing is hanging. I do notice if you rock the car back and forth you hear a clicking coming fromthe rear wheel. Thanks

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Monday, October 25th, 2010 AT 5:42 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Well, lets start simple. Make sure the wheel is tight, brake caliper, the tracking bar bushings are good. While you rock it, have a helper see if they can identify where the noise is coming from.

Sorry I can't be more help, but this is a tough one without being there.