noisy suspension... any ideas?
 

ok so it started a couple nights ago on my 99 A6 quattroand it happens when i stop or go over a pot hole or sumin.. but i noticed a squeeking when i stop.. so i got out and tested the suspension on the front of my car and when it was going up and down there was a squeeking noise, its irritating... so i called the audi dealership and they said it was the bushings in the tie rods. or sumin like that, that holds the suspension or w/e i cant remember the exact words he said. and he quoted me 800$ to replace just the driver side upper and lower. thats INSANE@!! but yea if its easy to do myself ill do it..just need a little help on where to find these and if thats truely the problem.

RE: noisy suspension... any ideas?
 

I think you first need to confirm where the squeaking is coming from. You also have bushing in your control arms as well.

Have you car diagnosed at a reputable independant mechanic that specializes in european cars.

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RE: noisy suspension... any ideas?
 

The kits to replace both sides of your control arms (both upper and lower) as well as new tie rod ends runs about $550. You provide the labor, although I have heard it isn't that difficult to do.....just time consuming.

The dealers charge about 4 hours of labor PER SIDE to do the job, so if you feel like spending another $800 in labor then by all means go for it.

RE: noisy suspension... any ideas?
 

I paid (warranty) $1290 with tax, shop supply.... out the door, for diagnosis of noise/vibratio, thecontrol arms, upgraded tie rod ends, install 5hrs....

RE: noisy suspension... any ideas?
 

I guess your springs are getting old?? that's why they squeek?? cause my 03 something have those sounds when I go through speed bumps at low speed or bumpy roads....changing suspension won't be cheap if you do it at dealer anyways...

RE: noisy suspension... any ideas?
 

ok so i found out what it was.....and it was a creeking noise so i have it narrowed down to the drivers side front stablizer link on the top..or w/e they call it..but i got a price quote of 150 bucks from audi and it was the bushing inside.and i was playin with it and movin it around and that was it....so yea im gunna get a freind to install it.. so it should be goodl thanks for all the help.