Hey knowledgeable people. I have replaced all the front suspension bushes on my 1982 t25. Everything is tight to required spec yet when I’m driving I hear knocking and clunking sounds. There is a bit of play in the steering rack. Any suggestions on how to remedy this?
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Michael.
Clunking knocking sounds
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Re: Clunking knocking sounds
I know this is a daft question but are you sure the noise is coming from the front?
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Re: Clunking knocking sounds
Pretty sure yeah. I thought it might be the radius rods but they are both tight. It’s as the van is going over bumps and on rougher roads.
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Re: Clunking knocking sounds
Did you replace the wishbone bushes and assuming a 2WD did you tack weld them back one the wishbone? I mean I suppose your steering bevel box / rack could have play or a tie rod could be worn
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Re: Clunking knocking sounds
Did you take brake calipers off?
Could be as simple as caliper bolts not tight enough.
Had this on a friends bus. He could'nt find the source of the knocking. I drove it and lightly applied pressure to brake pedal with left foot and knocking stopped. Similar thing happened on a friends Bay Window. Same issue. Extra torque on caliper bolts and no more knocking.
Just a thought!
Could be as simple as caliper bolts not tight enough.
Had this on a friends bus. He could'nt find the source of the knocking. I drove it and lightly applied pressure to brake pedal with left foot and knocking stopped. Similar thing happened on a friends Bay Window. Same issue. Extra torque on caliper bolts and no more knocking.
Just a thought!
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Re: Clunking knocking sounds
hubcap61 wrote: ↑14 Sep 2025, 15:54 Did you take brake calipers off?
Could be as simple as caliper bolts not tight enough.
Had this on a friends bus. He could'nt find the source of the knocking. I drove it and lightly applied pressure to brake pedal with left foot and knocking stopped. Similar thing happened on a friends Bay Window. Same issue. Extra torque on caliper bolts and no more knocking.
Just a thought!
That’s a good thought. I will check those too next time I’m home. Many thanks.
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Re: Clunking knocking sounds
Top wishbone long bolt and nut , I had some clonks from that after a job there. I had to pinch that up to take out any slack.
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