noise from right front that is sporatic

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rpir8s22
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Car: 1997 nissan pathfinder

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1997 with 250,000 miles. Just the other day the right front started making a sporatic noise like I just drove over very small speed bumps right before a stop sign. The noise and vibration I can feel through the steering column. Not sure what it is but its happening more often and at different speeds. Any idea what this might be?


ARKQX33V6
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Worn struts, tie rods ball joints, worn suspension parts

Buzzman
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Car: 2016 Lexus RX 350
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Strut(s) and/or stabilizer links.

ARKQX33V6
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Also with so many possibilities the suspension should be examined and tested for each, a long pry bar would be needed to test the shocks of the struts, the ball joints by trying to make the wheel move in / out from top and bottom, the links are going to need a hand touch between parts as the suspension is lifted, relaxed and then put under load. The QX4 is heavy at the front end and bouncing the car to inspect the front shocks is hard for me but if you are strong and full of energy it may reveal the problem. Otherwise a disassemble is needed and verified. Good luck!


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