"Thunk" sound coming from front when hitting bumps

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Old May 11, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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"Thunk" sound coming from front when hitting bumps

I've recently noticed a "thunk" sound in the front when hitting a bump hard enough at a fast enough speed; it almost seems as if the shocks are bottoming out and slamming into the bump stops, but I doubt that as the distance compressed by the shocks can't be that much based on the bump in the road.
Anyone heard/felt something similar or have any ideas as to what may be happening?
PS--it's a loud and harsh enough thunk to make the dash shutter some
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Old May 11, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RDX REX
I've recently noticed a "thunk" sound in the front when hitting a bump hard enough at a fast enough speed; it almost seems as if the shocks are bottoming out and slamming into the bump stops, but I doubt that as the distance compressed by the shocks can't be that much based on the bump in the road.
Anyone heard/felt something similar or have any ideas as to what may be happening?
PS--it's a loud and harsh enough thunk to make the dash shutter some
A blown or defective shock will "thunk" even at slow speeds with little travel.
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Old May 12, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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I don't think it's that though because it only happens when hitting really big bumps. I don't really think it's shock-related, but it just sounded like it could be. I'm not sure what it is at this point though, and I don't know if I would be able to reproduce it to show the dealer what's happening, so I don't think taking it to the dealer will help much
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Right rear shock failed at 6K miles! Dealer says never saw that before!

AND left TPMS are busted and just today, 10/19, the coffee holder busted. Beginning to think that 65% USofA content is the problem. NEVER had any issues with ANY honda product before (all Hondas. This is our first Acura. Beginning to wish we traded our 02 CRV for a new CRV).
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