1999 Toyota Corolla LOUD BANGS

Tiny
KATHYKAT56
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  • 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 84,000 MILES
Everytime my car hits a small bump even a sewer cover the noise it makes is almost unbearable. It is mostly coming from the back passenger side right by the tire. I notice when the temperature goes down it will do it but when it warms up it doesnt. Last time I had it checked they said I need struts. Is this noise a result of the struts? Or do you think something else is causing this? Why does the real cold weather make this happen? It is so bad it seems that I dont have any shocks on that side. Thank you kathy
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 AT 8:42 AM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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  • 8,548 POSTS
Heat and cold expand and contract metal and can cause more/less noise depending on where contact failure is.

Have rear struts replaced and have strut mounts inspected, it is unususal for a Toyota to need struts this soon, unless wrecked.
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 AT 3:56 PM

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