Knocking Noise Over Rough Ground

[Guest Ricey155]

Engine Mount seem ok, Maybe bushes need replacing

 

but u guys proberly know whats the problem

 

 

cars a H 91 - done 83k suspension is hard doesnt bounce at all

 

 

any ideas guys

[Gaz 0]

Anti roll bar linkage maybe?

 

Gaz

[Snowman 0]

My first guess was that the drop link lower joints are worn. This can translate into a knocking when going over bumps. Try putting moving the ARB at the joint to check for any wear.

 

When you say the car doesn't bounce at all do you still have movement in the suspension? It's not totally stiff is it?

 

 

Chris

[Simes 248 2 Cars]

drop links - give each a wobble, nearside tends to go more often.

Edited August 5, 2003 by Simes

[Guest TB_205GTI]

Had the same symptoms recently. Changed the right anti roll bar linkage. (the one from the strut to the antirollbar.

removed all the banging noise. Only took 10min. to swap.

[Guest Ricey155]

Smart

 

Suspension feels normal eg - bounces up and down but not fast just smooth

 

cheers for the info, i'll check them out

 

 

 

where's the best place to purchase the parts from ??

[Hilgie 16 2 Cars]

droplinks....definately

[Guest richt]

Mines doing the same and drop links are fine.

[jackherer 543]

Mines doing the same and drop links are fine.

loose subframe bolts perhaps? although normally you get a clunk when coming on or off the power when they are loose.

[Guest richt]

Also fine. seems to be no excessive movenemt in the engine mounts but think I will change em all.

[Guest Richy_Boy]

My car does simular. Mine feel more like it's play in a steering colomn bush or something? Can feel the suspension movement through the steering wheel.

 

Rich

[Guest timH]

this is the reason i'm going to change my ARB bushes, as I can't think of anything else that it can be.

[Guest Ricey155]

where's the best place to get replacement bushes or uprated stuff ??

[Guest Ricey155]

any pics where these things live ??

[Guest simonb]

Can the vibration be felt through the steering column? If so, check for play in your steering as it may be your rack that is worn.

 

P.S. I replaced my ARB droplinks about 6mnths ago and they have already split !!!