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Old 03-05-2014, 07:53 AM   #1
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Suspension bump noise

Just inherited my daughters 2010 SS with 50,000 miles. I haven't been in a Camaro since 1969. Several things have changed and the one thing I noticed is while driving I hear a bumping noise from underneath the car like maybe the shocks are loose. I have inspected this thing while on my lift and there is nothing loose or broke or bent. Anyone else notice this noise ? Other that that I do not like this fuel management thing. Any comments ?
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Old 03-05-2014, 08:11 AM   #2
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Could also be the exhaust hitting the tunnel brace, especially if it's aftermarket.
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Old 03-05-2014, 08:42 AM   #3
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Is it a rattle in the rear over really bad bumps? my car did this too - and then it just went away. It was a really bad rattle but only occurred on very bumpy roads. I am going to test it out again this summer to make sure it is definitely gone but it was very noticeable. Like you I checked and checked and couldn't find the problem.
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Old 03-05-2014, 02:05 PM   #4
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Check for worn out part on front and rear swaybars.
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Old 03-05-2014, 02:20 PM   #5
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Just inherited my daughters 2010 SS with 50,000 miles. I haven't been in a Camaro since 1969. Several things have changed and the one thing I noticed is while driving I hear a bumping noise from underneath the car like maybe the shocks are loose. I have inspected this thing while on my lift and there is nothing loose or broke or bent. Anyone else notice this noise ? Other that that I do not like this fuel management thing. Any comments ?
Mine does that too & I think / thought it was the back seat latch..GM changed them and it came back. I still think its the top plate on one of the rear shocks
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does the car have any non stock parts on it?

do you get it over big bumps or small bumps or both?
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Old 03-05-2014, 04:00 PM   #7
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does the car have any non stock parts on it?

do you get it over big bumps or small bumps or both?
Both..sometimes it does it & sometimes not... Yes I do but it did it before BUT I think it worst now... Going to check it out once the weather is warmer for us to take our rides out of Hibernation....Going to check & maybe tighten the endlinks....end link on the bar side would be the first place to look so I was told...
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Old 03-05-2014, 04:25 PM   #8
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Yes, in most cases, the sway bar end links are the culprit for most "clunking" noises. Check those, and if loose....use some loc-tite!!!
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Old 03-05-2014, 05:14 PM   #9
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if you have lowering springs make sure they have the wrap on the springs, if not it's likely the source of the noise.

As Keith said the end links are the most common issue,

and what the hell, you're Canadian, get your ass outside, lol
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Old 03-05-2014, 08:50 PM   #10
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Old 03-06-2014, 06:13 AM   #11
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what the hell, you're Canadian, get your ass outside, lol
This morning temperature...AGAIN

-4°F
Feels like -17
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Old 03-06-2014, 07:23 AM   #13
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Mine does that too & I think / thought it was the back seat latch..GM changed them and it came back. I still think its the top plate on one of the rear shocks
This sounds like my problem too - let me know what you find.
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This morning temperature...AGAIN

-4°F
Feels like -17
That's one of the big reasons I just moved from North Dakota to Florida!!! I spent 16 years up there.....time to thaw out!!
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