Hi All

Ive got a knock from my front drivers wheel when going over speedbumps, or if i bounce the car up and down when parked by pushing down on the wing, but which bush is it thats likely to be gone ?



thanks all

 

From observation, it could be your tie rod end. I spy a ripped boot. If that's not it, my next guess would be lower control arms. Your best bet is to buy a control arm kit (such as from FCP Groten, ~$240 or less) and replace all control arms and both tie rod ends to eliminate all bushing/ball joint issues. This is definitely a DIY-type procedure if you have some mechanical knowledge and tools.

 

I spy a torn tre boot. Also does that spring look cocked? It doesn't seem to line up correctly

 

I third the TRE and you're right, I was thinking the same thing about the spring. Could be a shock mount?

 

Also another pic of behind the brake rotor at the bottom of the arm there are two more arms there that can be culprits.

 

I will third the tie rod. get rid of it even if there is no play. With the boot worn it will have a shortened life. Ditto on the springs also , something does not look right with the way they are sitting.
One more thing. I find it best to check the upper arms with the tires on & the weight of the vehicle on them. with the suspension hanging it takes up any play in the worn ball jount end. Reach inside the wheel well , give them a grab at the end & see if there is play.

 

WTF is up with that spring?!

 

Thanks all for the replies.

Hmm the spring does look a bit funny, will have to drop it down and take another look.

Whats TRE? track/tie rod.....?

Heres a closer pic of the top bush with split



and the lower left in the pic which seems to look a bit tired :-

 

Haha looks like you found your answer.

 

ok so the track rod end needs doing as its split, but what about the lower bush in the last pic?