so lately i have been running into this problem that i cant for the life of me figure out . I have tried searching but none of those topics helped me out. Basically my problem is as soon as i start driving i hear a thumping sound its feelable as well, now the faster i go the faster the thump sounds get and the increase on the feeling on the steering wheel (consistent with sounds). Now when i go 50+mph around turns the thumping gets very loud and is very very feelable, at first i thought my front tires got feathered and they did so i went and got a used set and got Firestone's lifetime alignment. Even with my new used tires and corrected alignment i still get that stupid thumping sound and feeling when driving straight and around turns. I have lifted the the car up and looked at the bushings their not to bad little rips on the compression rod and shock bushing but not loose. i have also looked at the panels and are all on tight and yes my lug nuts are tight 85ftlbs,tires at 33psi.

2003 touring model 98,713k i believe all is original suspension ive also looked at the shocks and they don't seem blown (no leakage)

Thanks for looking and helping

 

Front hub. Had the exact same symptoms on mine. Replaced them both and silent. Of course now I've got a clicking noise I can hear while shifting now that the hubs are quiet but oh well. Joys of a used car.

 

Front hub hmm didn't think of that since i didn't have any play on it, are you referring to #3 or #7 in the pic?

 

Ya most likely your wheel bearing is worn out...it is #7 in that picture, very easy to install it comes as one piece you take off and bolt back on. They are like $200 each for OEM, aftermarket even cheaper, if you can do brakes you can change the wheel bearing.

 

Great thanks guys! looked at a DIY and it looks way to easy , looks like i got something to do saturday . Thanks again!