bumpy ride...?

Post by **squire** » 02 Sep 2007, 09:34

My van has devloped a knock when i go down pot holes. it does not do it every time and it seems to be coming from the front passenger side wheel. Anyone had this before or know what it is and how it should cost to put right....cheers

Post by **VWCamperfan** » 02 Sep 2007, 10:10

Morning!
Could be the steering tie-rod balljoint, they quite often knock when on bumpy roads if a bit worn. Jack up suspect wheel off ground and grab wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock position. Try to move wheel left/right as it would as if turning. You should feel any free play in the balljoint by doing this.
Could also be the shock absorber damping ring (at top) or the rubber bush at the bottom.
Theres a few bits it could be, best option to give everything a shake and wobble with wheel off ground and see if anything moves that shouldnt.

Post by **toomanytoys** » 02 Sep 2007, 10:35

Prob the Lower ball joint.. bit of a pain to change too so might want to find a garage to do it..

Could be the upper, easy to do.. or even the upper wishbone bushes..

Or if the antiroll bar link has broken this could cause the same symptoms..

Post by **maximus** » 02 Sep 2007, 14:52

roll bar link 25 from gsf me thinks

Post by **squire** » 02 Sep 2007, 15:09

Cheers guys another visit to manchester air cooled required. After having a whole year of trouble free driving, i feel like its coming round to bite me on the backside time...