A clunk over bumps can come from a worn strut mount, a loose shock bolt or another suspension part. We find the source where your vehicle is parked and price the fix first.

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Shocks and struts in North Richland Hills

Finding the real source of a clunk over bumps

Clunks are tricky because sound travels through the whole suspension. A knock you hear from the front left may come from a strut mount, a sway bar end link, a ball joint or a worn control arm bushing. Replacing struts because of a noise, without confirming the source, is a common way to spend money and keep the clunk.

We track noises down by hand and by eye. We check for play in each joint, look for rubber that has cracked or shifted, and watch the parts move while the vehicle is rocked. If the strut or its mount is the problem, we replace it and restore ride quality and handling without a shop visit. If it is a different part, you hear that before any money is spent.

Quick facts

Where

Your home, work or roadside in North Richland Hills

Price

Given before any work starts

Call hours

Mon to Fri 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Reach us

Call or text 817-709-1357

Warning signs

Noises that often point to the shocks, struts or mounts

Knock over speed bumps

A dull clunk as the wheel drops back down after the bump.

Pop when steering

A creak or pop from a strut mount bearing while turning the wheel at low speed.

Rattle on rough pavement

A loose shock bolt or worn bushing lets metal tap metal.

Thump at one corner

A strut that has lost its oil can bang at the end of its travel.

Clunk with body roll

The noise shows up as the body leans in a turn.

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When a clunk should be checked

Many suspension clunks start small and get louder as the worn part loosens. Some are harmless for a while. Others, like a worn ball joint, can affect steering. Call when a new noise shows up, and note when it happens. A short phone video with sound is helpful. If struts end up being replaced, schedule an alignment afterward, since new struts can shift the wheel angles slightly.

We cover all of North Richland Hills

Your driveway, your work lot or the roadside, anywhere in North Richland Hills. Call or text with the year, make and model and what the vehicle is doing.

Call 817-709-1357

Why Day's

Shop-level work, where you park.

We bring dealer-level diagnostic tools, including a lab scope and a thermal camera, to wherever your vehicle is parked.

Fords are our specialty, built on years of maintaining a construction company's fleet, from cars and light trucks to heavy-duty work trucks.

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How it works

How a noise gets traced and fixed

The more you can tell us about the noise, the better. Call or text and describe where it seems to come from and whether it shows up over bumps, while turning or when braking. We come to your driveway or work lot, rock the vehicle, check each joint for play and listen for the clunk ourselves.

Once the source is confirmed, we give you a price. A worn mount or shock can often be replaced right there. A front strut job or several parts at once gets scheduled at your location on a day that works for you.

Questions

Shocks and struts questions from North Richland Hills.

Is a clunk always caused by bad shocks or struts?

Often it is something else. Sway bar end links, ball joints, control arm bushings and strut mounts all make similar sounds. A shock only clunks once it is badly worn or a mounting bolt is loose. We check the whole corner first. Text a description of the noise to get started.

What is a strut mount?

It is the rubber and metal piece that holds the top of the strut to the body. Many include a bearing that lets the strut turn with the steering. When the rubber breaks down or the bearing binds, you hear clunks or pops. Call or text and we will check yours.

Can I drive with a clunking suspension?

Often for a short while, but it depends on the part. A loose end link is mostly a nuisance. A worn ball joint or a broken mount can affect steering and control. Have it checked soon instead of waiting for it to get louder. Call or text and we will come take a listen.

Do you diagnose suspension noises in North Richland Hills?

Yes. We come to homes and workplaces in North Richland Hills, find where the noise comes from and explain it before any repair starts. Send a text or request a work order to set up a time.

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