Why do I hear a clunking noise from the passenger side of my vehicle?
In most cases, when you have a problem like this, it’s caused by a loose or damaged strut, strut mount, stabilizer bar bushings or CV joints being worn out. The stabilizer bar bushing specifically is usually the part that would cause the ‘clunk’ sound when hitting a bump.
Can I drive with clunking noise?
Most noises that you hear when driving your vehicle can be considered normal. However certain noises such as clunking or banging noises from the underbody of the vehicle can be startling and can make the vehicle feel ”unsafe” to drive.
Do bad shocks make clunking noise?
The rod’s bushings are a likely source of a clunking noise. Worn-out shocks or struts are also common culprits here. With shocks, another thing to check for is loose or dried-out mounting bushings. A groaning noise when you turn the wheel typically means there’s a dry joint, likely at the idler or pitman arm.
Why is the front end of my car rattling?
Do you hear a front end rattle when going over bumps? If you hear a rattling sound during any of these, it could mean you have a suspension problem which could include: a bad control arm bushing, bad ball joint, bad tie rod, bad strut mount, bad sway bar link, or bad sway bar bushings.
How do you know if your suspension is damaged?
Here are signs your suspension is damaged.
- Super Bumpy Ride. If you feel as if you’re driving a vehicle with square wheels, your suspension could have some damage.
- Unstable Vehicle Body.
- Sinking Vehicle Frame.
- Uneven Tire Wear.
- Oil On Your Shocks.
- Bounce Test.
What kind of suspension does a Subaru Tribeca have?
The Tribeca has a four-wheel independent suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars. While the crossover’s body roll is fairly noticeable when cornering, the other side of the coin is a comfy, smooth ride that was appreciated during a drive from Chicago to Windsor, Ontario, and back.
What’s the difference between a 2008 and a 2008 Subaru Tribeca?
For 2008, Subaru has replaced the controversial grille that became the crossover SUV’s defining characteristic, tweaked its overall appearance and increased the size and power of its horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine. Subaru has also dropped the B9 portion of the model’s name. The updates make the Tribeca a better SUV than it was before.
When did the Subaru B9 Tribeca come out?
Not since the Pontiac Aztek has an SUV been so heavily criticized for its appearance as was Subaru’s B9 Tribeca when it debuted.
How much cargo space does a Subaru Tribeca have?
Five-person Tribecas have 37.6 cubic feet of cargo room, and folding the backseat flat raises the total to 74.4 cubic feet. The seven-seat Tribeca has only 8.3 cubic feet of space behind the third row, which can fold flat into the floor when not in use. More important, the Tribeca has a low floor, which makes it easier to load luggage into it.