Drivers side knocking from suspension

1. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

   #1 21st April 2010, 01:05

   Hey guys, ive just noticed ive got a knocking noise coming from my drivers side suspension. I Recently had lowering springs put on so im fairly confident it isnt that. BUT! I recently changed the drop link bar myself and by pure confusion i took off the plastic ends on the droplink bars, if you've ever seen them you'll know what i mean Could that be the problem?
2. johntucker Newbie Joined: May 2009 Posts: 4

   #2 21st April 2010, 12:46

   probably droplinks or anti roll bar bushes.
3. Phreaktwo Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Wetwang, east yorkshire Posts: 372 BMW 320 e46

   #3 21st April 2010, 13:26

   Droplinks most probably, just had them done on mine.
4. gsavill90 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Skipton/Loughborough Posts: 1959 VW Bora TDI

   #4 21st April 2010, 13:31

   If it's the drop link it should be pretty obvious when you take the wheel off.
   I had my drop link knocking for ages, and as soon as i took the wheel off you could just move it about with your hand.
   
   After i lowered my mates 106 he had a knocking noise.
   Turned out to be the strut top nut (the nut on top of the damper) wasn't tight enough.
   Tightened that up and all was good.
   
   Just make sure everything is tight
5. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

   #5 21st April 2010, 19:14

   Drop link bar it is then i reckon, OH Yay!! That wasnt a pain in the ass the first time!! lol, I'll do it again then, Cannot wait! lmao
6. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

   #6 27th April 2010, 22:11

   OK, So i took off the wheel and the drop link bar is fine. Bad times!
   I Was driving her today and it seems to be getting worse, and ive found out that if i turn the steering wheel sharply clockwise it knocks. Any ideas? Or should i just book it in a garage? lol
7. gsavill90 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Skipton/Loughborough Posts: 1959 VW Bora TDI

   #7 27th April 2010, 22:59

   Have you had a look at the nut on top of the shock absorber?
   
   Just check everything is tight before taking it to the garage.
8. vtcarl Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 telford, shropshire Posts: 968 E86 Z4 3.0 si coupe

   #8 28th April 2010, 09:13

   Check the spring is seated in the strut ok. Mine did this and the top of the spring had popped out from the spring pan.
9. jinx Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Staffordshire Posts: 745 Saxo - Furio 1.4

   #9 28th April 2010, 09:26

   Mine seems to knock on lock in both directions and like a wobbly noise over uneven road, over bumps and if I go up and edge or kurb. Tisss foooked lol
10. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #10 28th April 2010, 20:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by gsavill90 Have you had a look at the nut on top of the shock absorber? Just check everything is tight before taking it to the garage.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vtcarl Check the spring is seated in the strut ok. Mine did this and the top of the spring had popped out from the spring pan.

    Ok then guys, Will do Thanks both!
11. user_39344 Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 manchester Posts: 279 mgzs 180 trophy blue

    #11 28th April 2010, 20:52

    mine did this put a new srut top bearing in and mount.
12. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

    #12 28th April 2010, 21:03

    Could be a number of things
    
    Top mounts/ bearings
    Drop links
    Ball joints
    Bottem of the strut may have ovaled out
    
    The nut on top of the strut might not be tight if its just been lowerd
13. Sean_VTSp Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Southend-on-sea Posts: 5149 BMW 325ci ACS3, Mercedes Benz CLK.

    #13 28th April 2010, 21:49

    Just learn to live with it lol. Ive replaced, wishbones, antiroll bar bushes, drop links, track rod ends, dampers, top mounts,and wheel bearings and still have a knock on my passenger side lol.
14. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #14 28th April 2010, 22:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sean_VTS Just learn to live with it lol. Ive replaced, wishbones, antiroll bar bushes, drop links, track rod ends, dampers, top mounts,and wheel bearings and still have a knock on my passenger side lol.

    I Would, lol. However the last thing i wanna do is be driving along and bang! My car drops to one side and dies. The last thing i could do with right now is a huge garage bill or my car being writen off lol.
15. Sean_VTSp Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Southend-on-sea Posts: 5149 BMW 325ci ACS3, Mercedes Benz CLK.

    #15 28th April 2010, 22:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Nslade I Would, lol. However the last thing i wanna do is be driving along and bang! My car drops to one side and dies. The last thing i could do with right now is a huge garage bill or my car being writen off lol.

    Yea i know what you mean mate, my next port of call is changing the engine mounts.......i planned to change everything anyway but still fucking irritating
16. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #16 28th April 2010, 22:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sean_VTS Yea i know what you mean mate, my next port of call is changing the engine mounts.......i planned to change everything anyway but still fucking irritating

    Lol, i know mate. I drive with my music quite loud anyways but because i know its there i swear i can feel it! lmao. And its only at slow speeds going thru residential areas where the roads suck! and thats where i live so everytime i jump in the car thats what i have to deal with, Almost makes me not want to drive her at all!
    
    Oh btw. If it makes you feel anybetter your Saxo is frrrreeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaakkkkkkkkkkkkiiiiiiiiiinnnnn nnnnnnnggggggg
    ssssssssswwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaattttttt tt!!
17. user_41025 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 grimsby Posts: 1421 citron saxo vtr 1.6i

    #17 28th April 2010, 22:10

    could be droplinks or ya wishbone pal i had the same thing a week ago got it sorted lol thats what mine was .
18. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #18 28th April 2010, 22:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by shaunsvtr could be droplinks or ya wishbone pal i had the same thing a week ago got it sorted lol thats what mine was .

    Which one do you mean?
    I Had my wheel off the other day and i couldnt move my droplink and it looked peachy so i have no idea. Im a glorified noob aswell so therefore have little mechanical experience lol
19. scouse Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1

    #19 1st May 2010, 15:22

    I'm having the exact same problem as you mate SOOOOO annoying!!!!! I've had enough now and so I'm taking all my tools home to have a really good go at it. Gona get a pry bar in all the joints to find out where the play is coming from.
    It will be, like all the other lads ave said, either the drop links, wish bone, ball joints or the top nut on the damper.
    
    I'll let you know how I get on mate
20. Sean_VTSp Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Southend-on-sea Posts: 5149 BMW 325ci ACS3, Mercedes Benz CLK.

    #20 1st May 2010, 15:29

    Lol im taking mine apart tonight aswel! Only things ive got left is top mount bearings and driveshafts.........literally changed everything else and its still there fucking thing!
21. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #21 1st May 2010, 18:35

    Mine has turned into a proper clunking noise now. (New thread) It did it earlier as i sat inside. Im thinking surely the shocks??
22. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #22 2nd May 2010, 10:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by scouse I'm having the exact same problem as you mate SOOOOO annoying!!!!! I've had enough now and so I'm taking all my tools home to have a really good go at it. Gona get a pry bar in all the joints to find out where the play is coming from. It will be, like all the other lads ave said, either the drop links, wish bone, ball joints or the top nut on the damper. I'll let you know how I get on mate

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sean_VTS Lol im taking mine apart tonight aswel! Only things ive got left is top mount bearings and driveshafts.........literally changed everything else and its still there fucking thing!

    Any luck guys? My ol man and my sisters husband are convinced its the ball joint, so as soon as i can ima jack her up and have a look
23. Sean_VTSp Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Southend-on-sea Posts: 5149 BMW 325ci ACS3, Mercedes Benz CLK.

    #23 2nd May 2010, 10:42

    I cant really do much today as its absolutly chucking it down! Im going to change the top mount bearings next week then the only thing left is the driveshafts.
24. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #24 2nd May 2010, 11:37

    Have you replaced your ball joint mate?
25. Sean_VTSp Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Southend-on-sea Posts: 5149 BMW 325ci ACS3, Mercedes Benz CLK.

    #25 2nd May 2010, 12:04

    I put new wishbones and track rod ends on mate so all the ball joints have been replaced.
26. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #26 2nd May 2010, 12:34

    Oh right, Does yours knock when you push down on the arch??
27. Sean_VTSp Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Southend-on-sea Posts: 5149 BMW 325ci ACS3, Mercedes Benz CLK.

    #27 2nd May 2010, 12:48

    No it doesnt mate.
28. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #28 2nd May 2010, 13:30

    Hmmmmm, well mine does. I just jacked her up and all the joints are intact and none knocking. So im just gunna bite the bullet and take it to a garage. Oh Yay!!
29. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #29 2nd May 2010, 13:33

    So im back to thinking it might be the shocks?
30. ollie-vt- Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Nottingham Posts: 341 Saxo 16v VTR

    #30 2nd May 2010, 14:43

    I had something similar to this, when i went round a corner to the right at a certain speed (about 30mph) or driving over uneven road, there was a knocking noise coming from the drivers side front wheel.
    Replaced the driveshaft and it went away, have you tried this?
31. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #31 2nd May 2010, 15:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ollie-vt- I had something similar to this, when i went round a corner to the right at a certain speed (about 30mph) or driving over uneven road, there was a knocking noise coming from the drivers side front wheel. Replaced the driveshaft and it went away, have you tried this?

    tbh mate, i havent tried replacing anything other than the droplink. I'm a glorified mechanical numpty so i think im just gunna leave it to the professionals lol. Not only that i dont wanna be buying spare parts left right and centre and fitting them and then that not fixing the problem yano?
32. Sean_VTSp Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Southend-on-sea Posts: 5149 BMW 325ci ACS3, Mercedes Benz CLK.

    #32 2nd May 2010, 16:30

    Sounds like what ive got above tbh......like i say my intention was to replace everything anyway but the driveshafts are next port of call!
33. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #33 2nd May 2010, 18:30

    Ok mate well im ring the garage on tuesday now as i doubt they are open tomoz as its bank holiday. When i find out whats wrong i'll let you know
34. Plantytheblue Newbie Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 23

    #34 4th May 2010, 15:57

    i have had similar knocking whilst turning corners turned out to be the drive shaft. Currently have a knocking not related to drive shaft but symptoms sound the same as what i had!
35. Nslade Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 233 Saxo VTR

    #35 5th May 2010, 18:58

    Well ive put her in the garage, And it turns out, the droplink that i fitted was fucked and it caused the lower ball joint to become fucked and thus the horrible clunking noise. New lower Arm and New Drop Link Bar. £120 Is this a good garage price or am i being raped? I Dont actually care im going to pay it anyway im just wondering