Anyone near Leeds to check front suspension?

[robbrooks]

Originally Posted by bl52krz

Hi Rob. I would put my money on at least drop links. If it is, don’t buy Delphi drop links. Meyle seem to get a good report. Take the front wheel off, then undo the bottom nut on the drop link. Just detach from the link bar, and you will soon feel if it is the links. And if it is your drop links that have gone, when you fit new ones, roll back the cover and use some Castrol CL grease in them. Done this with mine and still ok after 4/5 years.

Thanks - good to hear from you Dave. Seems a while since the Netherland trip.
My bet is on the drop links or the bottom ball joint. Interesting that the antiroll bar rubbers have been mentioned, but would that give a knock over rough ground/ speed bumps?

[CDT Player]

Originally Posted by robbrooks

but would that give a knock over rough ground/ speed bumps?

If you are noticing the noise is worst over rough ground/speed bumps I'd say it's very likely one of the lower arms, probably only one side gone but could be both.

If you jack the car up and rock the wheels you should be able to tell if it is the lower arm.

Not a major job and an entire arm along with bush can be bought from DMGRS
for £99.99