front end clunking - Page 2

suzublu · 20th May 2015, 16:52

I would advise always change in pairs

Blofeld · 20th May 2015, 18:16

Ball joint on the lower arm looks knackered as well... all the rubber is compressed and shredded...

Blofeld · 20th May 2015, 19:12

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Originally Posted by daznkel

Similar problem. However.......

Trying to source a decent osf lower wishbone for a sensible price is quite a challenge!

Yup, having the same problem... they're not cheap! I found somewhere that does just the joint of the arm but then found it's discontinued! I find this annoying as the arm itself seems fine, I mean it's a pretty sturdy bit of kit, so having to replace the whole thing just for the joint is expensive....

ProfDave · 20th May 2015, 19:33

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Originally Posted by Blofeld

Have had a look underneath, I'm no mechanic... but it looks like the near side droplink (I think it's the droplink I'm looking at). Should I replace both sides rather than just one side?

I'll take some pictures and add them soon.

I would do both

they come as a pair often

I had to modify a spanner to get the top undone (grinding it down to make it thin!)

daznkel · 20th May 2015, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Blofeld

Yup, having the same problem... they're not cheap! I found somewhere that does just the joint of the arm but then found it's discontinued! I find this annoying as the arm itself seems fine, I mean it's a pretty sturdy bit of kit, so having to replace the whole thing just for the joint is expensive....

A mechanic pal of mine is going to see what he can get the whole wishbone for at trade price tomorrow. I will let you know what he comes back with.

Kennyeth · 21st May 2015, 06:36

I had a knocking sound as front left wheel hit a small rise (3/4") lip entering my courtyard. I replaced front drop links and the knocking was still there Next was Front Lower Arm and Bush replaced and knocking was cured.
I would do both sides at once whether it`s drop links or Front Lower Arm and Bush. That way they are done for a good few years.
Ken.

Blofeld · 21st May 2015, 16:10

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Originally Posted by Kennyeth

I had a knocking sound as front left wheel hit a small rise (3/4") lip entering my courtyard. I replaced front drop links and the knocking was still there Next was Front Lower Arm and Bush replaced and knocking was cured.
I would do both sides at once whether it`s drop links or Front Lower Arm and Bush. That way they are done for a good few years.
Ken.

Thanks Ken, I think I'll look to do both arms and drop links, looks to be anything from £150 to £200 for parts, does that sound about right? I don't mind after market providing they are decent quality....

daznkel · 21st May 2015, 21:18

My mechanic friend found the cheapest price (other than ebay) locally was from Alan Skuse in Plymouth. £60 + VAT without the rear bush.

Cheapest on eBay without rear bush was THIS £49.99 delivered

With bush was THIS £68.49 delivered

Not sure on the quality of any of them TBH.

Number 6 · 21st May 2015, 21:22

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Originally Posted by daznkel

My mechanic friend found the cheapest price (other than ebay) locally was from Alan Skuse in Plymouth. £60 + VAT without the rear bush.

Cheapest on eBay without rear bush was THIS £49.99 delivered

With bush was THIS £68.49 delivered

Not sure on the quality of any of them TBH.

The old adage applies "Buy cheap,But twice"

midget · 21st May 2015, 21:28

dont buy bushes and arms off fleabay they dont last take it from me lol been burnt

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Blofeld Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bristol Posts: 21 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ball joint on the lower arm looks knackered as well... all the rubber is compressed and shredded...

21st May 2015, 06:36	#16
Kennyeth This is my second home No more Rover Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 1,625 Thanked 1,308 Times in 998 Posts	I had a knocking sound as front left wheel hit a small rise (3/4") lip entering my courtyard. I replaced front drop links and the knocking was still there Next was Front Lower Arm and Bush replaced and knocking was cured. I would do both sides at once whether it`s drop links or Front Lower Arm and Bush. That way they are done for a good few years. Ken.

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midget Regular poster rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: birmingham Posts: 93 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	dont buy bushes and arms off fleabay they dont last take it from me lol been burnt