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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Thud when hitting bump

I was hunting this weekend and driving lots of dirt roads in my Excursion. Whenever I would hit a pot hole, bump or rock, there would be a horrible "thud or thump" from my front left tire. I am hoping I just need a new shock, but what else could it be? I had to drive really slowly because every time I would see a bump I would cringe. I am hunting again next weekend and need to get it fixed. Any thoughts?
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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Swaybar bushings most likely or unlikely, ball joints. you will need a big pry bar to check your ball joints with the tire off the ground.
 
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