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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: Zilla on July 06, 2008, 11:00:54 AM

Title: Some clicking noise after huge pot hole
Post by: Zilla on July 06, 2008, 11:00:54 AM

Hey everyone,
  I was driving the other day and hit a big pot hole, and afterwards my left front wheel started making this clicking noise that would slow as I slowed down and speed up as I sped up, when I turn the wheel to the right all the way it stops, when it I turn it to the left it gets worse, any idea?

Also my mechanic is about 15 miles away, is it okay to drive on this to take it there, or should I get it towed?  Thanks

Title: Some clicking noise after huge pot hole
Post by: Nick_318is on July 07, 2008, 08:02:45 AM

My guess is a wheel bearing from what you described if it happens as you are driving,  the pothole may have been the factor that caused you to start noticing it.  

If there was a clicking noise when you go over bumps then i would say its probably a control arm bushing.

You should still be able to drive on it but you may want to get it looked at.