Front shocks making noise

[prwdmd]

Are the front shocks supposed to make some noise when going over small bumps at low speed, ie speed bumps? When I have the window down and am going over a speed bump, I can hear my front shocks make a "wooshing" sound as they compress. Is this normal? I am starting to think that my suspension may be getting worn out. I've also been noticing more pronounced body roll than I remember while making turns. I have about 88K on the odometer with all original suspension.

Peter
2001 X5 4.4i

[pski215]

hm i have an 01 x5 aswell and i notice this sound whenever i pull into my driveway and get out of it, but mine seem to decompress.

[vinuneuro]

You need new shocks.

[pski215]

are you referring to prwdmd or myself?

[vinuneuro]

I was referring to prw. What do you mean yours tend to decompress?

[Krunk Man]

Maybe the control arms?.. Thats more of a clunking sound.

[prwdmd]

I figured I may need new shocks. But is it the wooshing noise that is abnormal? Also should I just replace shocks, or should I also replace springs at the same time? Thanks.

[StanF18]

Prwdmd,

How many miles are on your X? Have u replaced the shocks previously?

[prwdmd]

88k miles and haven't had any work done at all on the suspension. Still have the original shocks on it.

[vinuneuro]

Original shocks are usually worn out by this time and your symptoms sound like the shocks are the problem.