knocking sound somewhe in front?!

[Steve223]

hello Together,

Just returned from Monkey Gum FT in the wet and it was quite a nice challenge for a newbie like me.

However I noticed a knock (nothing to bad but still noticeable) if I go over obstacles or a speed bump in the front or driving over corrugation.

Could this be the bushes and steering arms?

Just wondering how to diagnose and what it would cost to fix?

Thanks a lot

Steve

[pohm66]

If it sounds metal on metal Steve and generally just a single thunk at a time then I'd start by looking at the anti roll bushes.

[Steve223]

If it sounds metal on metal Steve and generally just a single thunk at a time then I'd start by looking at the anti roll bushes.

Yes that pretty much what it sounds like, is that something I have to attend ASAP?

[sniegy]

Ball joints or Hydra bushes or any bush on the lower control arm for that matter.

[Steve223]

Ball joints or Hydra bushes or any bush on the lower control arm for that matter.

Thanks a lot guys do I also need to replace the control arms? How long can I drive without replacing them?

[NavyDiver]

My front end knocking was front control arm bushes. metal on metal is not a long term joy giver. Not urgent but not something to neglect I thought.

[lrdef110]

How long to wait to fix them depends on how much you respect your tyres, because the wheel alignment will be out with the bushes gone.
Cheers

[Steve223]

thanks guys will schedule that for next service with Peter

would this be the right parts to order?

http://britishparts.co.uk/products/6...spension-SK101

just can't find lower steering arms there

[sniegy]

It would probably be easier to order the complete lower control arm assembly. (With ball joint, Hydra bush & bush)

In the long run labour time will be a lot quicker & it is a right real pain in the proverbial cutting out the hydra bush from the control arm!!!!!

Just a thought :-)

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[Steve223]

It would probably be easier to order the complete lower control arm assembly. (With ball joint, Hydra bush & bush)

In the long run labour time will be a lot quicker & it is a right real pain in the proverbial cutting out the hydra bush from the control arm!!!!!

Just a thought :-)

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Thanks Sniegy, Peter Davies recomended that as well just trying to find a source now to purchase as I don't want to pay the exorbitant AU prices

I guess this is it

http://www.roverparts.com.au/lower_a...___discovery_3