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Title: Suspension strut (knocking noise)
Post by: Temujin357 on 20 February 2008, 09:00:26

[size=14][/size][/color Can anybody tell me what it is going to cost me to have the front suspension struts replaced on my T reg (99) 2.5 CD, or where i could order the parts myself, as im getting sick of paying 35 pound an hour for labour.
                                    Thanks Paul

Title: Re: Suspension strut (knocking noise)
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 February 2008, 09:05:49

Knocking from the struts area is rarely the strutt and more often than not the anti roll bar drop links which cost about 20 quid a pair and take about an hour to fit (i.e. its easy!)

Title: Re: Suspension strut (knocking noise)
Post by: shyboy on 20 February 2008, 10:06:06

I've done this job a couple of times and it is very easy, but had a non genuine drop link fail after a very short time. I'll bet it's the offside one which is defective. For some reason the nearside seems to hang on forever.
Might be better to buy OE from Vx. with a Trade Club card, obtainable through membership of Autobahnstormers.

Title: Re: Suspension strut (knocking noise)
Post by: Temujin357 on 20 February 2008, 13:50:36

Cheers lads it has helped, just tried to feel for any play but couldn't feel any in the drop link, even when car was rocked, but i could still hear it, as its a simple job i'll do it anyway, but if i still get it any other suggestions are most welcome.
                                     Cheers Paul

Title: Re: Suspension strut (knocking noise)
Post by: Dazzler on 20 February 2008, 13:53:52

Another thing it coulb is the top strut mount.
But change the drop links first as alreadt stated, common failure item ;)

Title: Re: Suspension strut (knocking noise)
Post by: TheBoy on 20 February 2008, 18:49:42

assuming no play in wishbone bushes, just change droplinks as suggested :y.  ebay is good source ;)

Title: Re: Suspension strut (knocking noise)
Post by: tommycon on 23 February 2008, 07:38:26

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assuming no play in wishbone bushes, just change droplinks as suggested :y.  ebay is good source ;)

hiya all,, sorry to hijiack someone elses question ,,
 i had a knocking on the front o/s front suspension so i changed the lower arm as i knoe these wear alot with living in a area with hundreds of road humps,,,
it was badly worn but i`ve still got a noise bit louder than a rattle on that front side,,, do you lads think it could be the drop link then????
 cheers

Title: Re: Suspension strut (knocking noise)
Post by: Andy B on 23 February 2008, 09:04:06

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...... but i`ve still got a noise bit louder than a rattle on that front side,,, do you lads think it could be the drop link then????
 cheers

My goosed drop link showed up better when you lifted the car to bounce it rather than pushing down on the wing to bounce it. They're a piece of p*** to change.

Title: Re: Suspension strut (knocking noise)
Post by: Temujin357 on 23 February 2008, 10:58:10

[size=12][/size]Cheers lads thanks for your replies, ive got the drop links ordered now so i'll keep you posted the results,