2004 Volvo S40 Thump thump thump sound from rear

2004 VOLVO S40
81,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLES EDGLE SMITH, JR.
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I have replaced the tires, the rotors, the brake pads, placed the spare on each wheel to see if the sound goes away. It seems rotational but now I am getting very frustrated. I have been told that it could be the rear struts, strut bearings, wheel bearings. Do you have any suggestions?
Mar 11, 2009 at 1:20 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Does thump go up with speed? change when breaking? change while in a turn? go away under hard acceleration? Assume have check trunk for bowling ball
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Mar 11, 2009 at 3:04 PM
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