1999 Toyota Corolla LOUD BANGS

1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
84,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KATHYKAT56
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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
Feb 16, 2010 at 8:42 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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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.
Feb 16, 2010 at 3:56 PM
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