squeaky noise from front passenger tire side

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alawode
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Joined: Fri Jan 21, 2011 4:14 pm
Car: qx4

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Hi guys,
I have a squeaky/rattling noise coming from the front passenger side near the suspension. when i stop the car and push the fender up and down it makes a creaky /squeaky sound, any idea what this may be?
Thanks in advance :)


ARKQX33V6
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Joined: Fri Aug 06, 2010 3:35 pm

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Not much to go by...but your struts shocks may be going, the bounce and rebound may not be dampened by the dampeners any longer. That is the purpose of the shock absorber. It could also be where your spring touch the housing of the tower and the protective covering is worn off. Depends on use, time and driving habits. But this in an educated guess from the little info provided.

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donald
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Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:44 pm
Car: 2001 Infiniti QX4 (RIP, 2011)
2010 Pathfinder LE
Location: Elk Grove, CA

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as for the rattling - here's my novice input :)

I had some pretty old strut mounts and when going over notchy roads I would here a sort of "bobble" (is how I describe it) coming from the strut area; yeah - it's always funny how people know where sounds are coming from despite being inSIDE the car! but the "bobble" matched whenever I went over bumps or holes in the road.

Anyway - consider your strut mounts too?
maybe even check your strut towers (underneath) for rust and what not. Make sure there isn't something falling apart


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