i hear thumps when driving along rough roads

2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
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Sub-model is a firehawk Loud thump from drivetrain when rolling over small cracks in cement surfaces but doesn't happen when riding on blacktop surfaces unless i hit bumps wh
Dec 29, 2011 at 1:55 AM
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You haven't included any symptoms or observations to work with so here's my best suggestion:

There is a tool you might be able to borrow or rent from an auto parts store that borrows them called the "Chassis Ear". It is a set of six microphones, a switch box, and headphones. You clip the microphones to suspect points, then drive around while listening with the headphones. You can move the microphones around to zero in on the source of the noise. Be aware that many mechanics have never seen or even heard of this tool. Suspension and alignment mechanics use it to find rattles, squeaks, and other noises.
Dec 29, 2011 at 2:23 AM