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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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hello a knocking sound has become worse n worse over the last few days its comin from the front passenger side any bump it knocks thanks joe
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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check your wheel baring, track rod end and ball joint mate on that side
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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ok nice 1 mate nuttin serious then i hope
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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Can be if left alone for too long!

I'd say it sounds like the wheel bearing too. Only because i have it happen like that on mine. Do you/or passenger feel the knocking through the floor too?
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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If it's none of the above could also be drive shaft mate.
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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1st thing to check is make sure your wheel bolts are tight!!! Are forget to tightened mine and it was knocking like a good un!!!
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Originally Posted by notroubleclubber
1st thing to check is make sure your wheel bolts are tight!!! Are forget to tightened mine and it was knocking like a good un!!!
LOL yeah i think we have all done that!
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