Bongo Fury

I replaced my front droplinks about 10 months ago using the substitute ones mentioned in the forum - I also replaced the arb and bracket. Now I have the 'chattering' noise again on the nearside front and I've noticed a creaking noise from the same area. I read on here that the creaking can come from the ARB and I've just now sprayed it with a mcycle chain grease (someon else mentioned that here).

I am curious as to which part of this linkage actually creates the 'chattering'. Is it the drop link at one of the attachment points or is it the antiroll bar in the bushes? Has anyone had this distinctive noise and cured it by attending to the anti-roll bar bushes only? In other words is this noise a sure sign that the drop link has failed or could it be down to the bushes and the drop link is still ok?

Ron

Not a clue Ron I fear but if its still there when you come over (must fix that up at some point) I'd be interested to inspect it.

Mike

Had my front droplinks replaced two weeks ago due to the same conditions you describe Ron,it definitely made things quieter but I am still getting a little rumble on certain road conditions when turning to the right,my next job will be the bushes which I hope will solve it altogether so you are not on your own with that one Ron.

Dabs

'chattering'. is normal in yorkshire at this time of year................

Re did my front link bars last week after just 7 months,, with my replacement drops from the vendor but he was fair about , the near side top nuckle was completely shot with loads of movement quite scary actually the offside wasn't as bad but not acceptable

it sounded like chattering on a bad road surface

The bonus was the nuts weren't siezed this time! so off without a grinder


MSF check yours again if you haven't

cheffy34 wrote:Re did my front link bars last week after just 7 months,, with my replacement drops from the vendor but he was fair about , the near side top nuckle was completely shot with loads of movement quite scary actually the offside wasn't as bad but not acceptable

it sounded like chattering on a bad road surface

The bonus was the nuts weren't siezed this time! so off without a grinder


MSF check yours again if you haven't

My nuts aint siezed, just tried them.............

Gutter talk mr pretender i luv it

BUT IM LOOKING AT THE STARS.............................

cheffy34 wrote:Re did my front link bars last week after just 7 months,, with my replacement drops from the vendor but he was fair about , the near side top nuckle was completely shot with loads of movement quite scary actually the offside wasn't as bad but not acceptable

it sounded like chattering on a bad road surface

The bonus was the nuts weren't siezed this time! so off without a grinder


MSF check yours again if you haven't

Still got the replacements sat in the garage waiting to go on Cringe over speed bumps

missfixit70 wrote:

cheffy34 wrote:Re did my front link bars last week after just 7 months,, with my replacement drops from the vendor but he was fair about , the near side top nuckle was completely shot with loads of movement quite scary actually the offside wasn't as bad but not acceptable

it sounded like chattering on a bad road surface

The bonus was the nuts weren't siezed this time! so off without a grinder


MSF check yours again if you haven't

Still got the replacements sat in the garage waiting to go on Cringe over speed bumps

I don't know how you can bare it for so long It made my van a depressing place to be on a daily basis, i wanted to hang on thus increasing the chances of me not having to do them again for the next mot but i couldn't bare the stress! we see how long these ones last

I just turn the stereo up

Cheffy - When you checked and found lots of movement in the drop link was that detectable with the van on the jack, wheel off but nothing taking the weight of the wishbone etc.? Or did you have to put a support under the wishbone to find the movement? My van is parked on the road (no drive) so I try to keep getting under it to a minimum.

As you say the wheel nuts SHOULD be easier to remove this time.

Ron

To be honest ronhud i didn't even check, cos i knew it were the links in doubt sorry


It wasn't till i got them off that the amount of play shocked me


Dar

Get someone to rock the van while you hold onto them (making sure you don't injure yourself) you should be able to "Feel" the noise.

Thanks for replies so far. Kirsty - my son is a big fella and plays the guitar, I'll get him to do the rocking!
Ron