Some worn-out struts (but not all) will make noises that can alert you to their declining state. Bad strut sounds are usually described as a hollow clunking or banging type of sound. … It’s also possible to get a bad strut mount sound—an audible clunking or creaking when turning the steering wheel.
What are the symptoms of a bad strut?
- Instability at highway speeds. …
- Vehicle “tips” to one side in turns. …
- The front end dives more than expected during hard braking. …
- Rear-end squat during acceleration. …
- Tires bouncing excessively. …
- Unusual tire wear. …
- Leaking fluid on the exterior of shocks or struts.
How do I quiet noisy struts?
Rubber Vibration Insulator The clunking noise you hear could be caused by the metal plates separating from the rubber. So the strut sounds like it is ‘bottoming out’ when one part hits the other. One of the best options to fix this problem is to pack Urethane Windshield Adhesive between the rubber and metal plates.
