1998 Nissan Altima rear end bangs

1998 NISSAN ALTIMA
136,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANDEN01
When I make a right trun or go up over a curb (into a driveway) there is a loud bang in the rear end. It sounds like a bowling ball or something shifting in the trunk (trunk empoty). I have visually checkd for support rods etc. loose but found nothing. Any suggestions?

Steve
Jan 31, 2010 at 11:17 AM
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MERLIN2021
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With 136,000 miles, you are way past due for strut replacement. Here's a guide to when Nissan struts need replacement:


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Jan 31, 2010 at 11:23 AM
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