2001 Hyundai Elantra wheel bearings or struts

Tiny
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Shakes or Wobbles problem
2001 Hyundai Elantra 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

My car's rear slides when I run over a bump mainly on the passenger rear. I've asked around and was told it could be the wheel bearings and other said shocks or struts
Monday, April 27th, 2009 AT 11:44 AM

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Tiny
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WHen you have a bad bearing, it will make a roaring sound when moving. Struts can make a clunk when hitting a bump or bounce excessively. As far as sliding, does it feel like you are on ice?
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 AT 1:00 PM
Tiny
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Yes, it feels like I'm sliding on ice when I hit a bump the rear of the vehicle slides to one side.
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 AT 3:35 PM
Tiny
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Based on that, I don't think it is struts or bearings. There are rubber bushings in the rear suspension that may be bad causing the feeling of sliding. Have that checked. Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 AT 7:08 PM

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