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Knocking front end

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:24 pm
by Adscan
I have a knocking sound coming from the front end when driving. It seems to get worse after prolonged driving. I have replaced all four drop links and the rubber bushes also. I have checked and all seems stiff and tight as it should.
What else could be causing a suspension knocking problem?

Re: Knocking front end

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:26 pm
by mikeonb4c
Unlikely this is relevant but is it a four wheel drive Bongo

Re: Knocking front end

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:57 pm
by Northern Bongolow
try this link. part number 34-310 and 34=310z if its the other side, it has a ball joint in one end and 2 rubber mounts that hold it to the chassis, all these can cause knock.

its the part that is at the bottom of the screen.

http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... mgno=.html

could also be the track rod end/s and the end of the steering rack, or even slack in the rack itself.

Re: Knocking front end

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:10 pm
by Adscan
It is indeed four wheel drive..

I will lift it and see if there is any play anywhere, it sounded like a similar knock before i changed the drop links.

Will investigate further and report back..