Wishbones, Drive shafts, Track Rod Ends......

1. Futurism Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Stoke on Trent Posts: 433 Saxo 1.1i sx

   #1 16th February 2011, 14:13

   My car has been making a knocking noise for a while now when i turned and its starting to get worse so i want to fix it before it does any major damage.
   
   So im pretty sure its my drive shafts so i am in the process of purchasing a set of these.
   
   So i thought while ive got it apart is there anything else i should change, I was planning on changing my wishbones as the ball joints have seen better days, also the same with my track rod ends as ill change them while its apart (then sort out my tracking). Just wondering if theres anything else i should complete at the same time? Also where would you recommend to get these parts as there is quite a price difference in different companies, does that reflect in quality?
   
   I am also aware i will need to change the pinch bolt,
2. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #2 16th February 2011, 14:35

   you don't have to change the pinchbolt but its best practice
3. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

   #3 16th February 2011, 16:01

   Drop links, hub bearings. Knocking noise could be worn drop links. Hub bearings when they start to die make horrible noises.
4. Futurism Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Stoke on Trent Posts: 433 Saxo 1.1i sx

   #4 17th February 2011, 01:55

   Does my car have drop links?
   
   1.1i 96 sx
5. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

   #5 17th February 2011, 07:02

   I believe all models do matey. They are quite a cheap part but often cause noises after wear.
6. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #6 17th February 2011, 07:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by rushy_23 I believe all models do matey. They are quite a cheap part but often cause noises after wear.

   Unfortunatly rush your wrong matey
   An sx has the typical flatarch setup were the arb bolts to the wishbone and it sits in the s1 stule mounts in the shell
   
   So no drop links on his car
7. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

   #7 17th February 2011, 10:34

   Ah I see, cheers for that!
8. Futurism Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Stoke on Trent Posts: 433 Saxo 1.1i sx

   #8 17th February 2011, 17:13

   I didn't think I did lol, I think one of my rear bearings is on it's way out, are these expensive to fix? I have access to a press if that makes it cheaper,
   
   Anything else I should look at?
   
   Thanks for the help
9. user_18250 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Swadlincote Posts: 1185 2003 Black VTR

   #9 18th February 2011, 14:30

   Strut Top mount bearings.
   
   20 quid per bearing on ebay
   
   or on eurocarparts.com you can get a full top kit (2 new rubber top mounts + 2 new bearings also) for 40 quid so a much better deal.
   
   Theses are one of the main causes of a knock when tuning the steering wheel coz they are basically what allows the suspension leg or 'strut' to rotate when you turn your wheels where they bolt on/connect to the chassis of the car.
10. Futurism Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Stoke on Trent Posts: 433 Saxo 1.1i sx

    #10 18th February 2011, 15:07

    Easy to replace?
    
    Thanks
11. Futurism Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Stoke on Trent Posts: 433 Saxo 1.1i sx

    #11 18th February 2011, 17:03

    Would these wishbones be ok?
    
    Click Me!
12. Matt_e Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 stevenage-ish Posts: 2839 clio

    #12 18th February 2011, 17:12

    instead of buying the complete wishbones you can the ball joints on there own