Heard metal to metal noise when went over a pot hole

[User99]

I had 8 passengers in the car when I went over train tracks at 80km/hr

Since then I feel car is not as smooth and vibrates a bit more when driving in un-smooth roads.

I visually inspected the struts but didn’t notice any leaks.

Car has 25000 km.

Should I just replace the struts.
Could it be just in my head?

Or just keep driving it even is they are damaged?

 

[2020Telly]

If you have the towing package with the self leveling shocks you might want to read TSB-113.
Thread 'TSB 113 202201 - Rear Shock Absorber Assembly Noise'
TSB 113 202201 - Rear Shock Absorber Assembly Noise

 

[User99]

I don't have the towing package.
It is 2021 SX

 

[2020Telly]

Then I guess you hit that hidden railroad crossing high speed alarm feature

If it’s just in your head then there may not be anyway to know, but you might be able to go anywhere that services suspensions and see if a strut just got out of place and needs to be turned slightly. You could also be out of alignment. Similar things can happen if you hit a big pot hole too quickly or drive over a speed bump too fast.

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[AlexMiami]

I have the same issue on the driver-side front. I'm going to buy a 7k miles used strut from eBay and have the whole thing replaced. My issue started at 70K miles.