What does suspension knocking sound like?
A knocking sound when going over bumps can indicate a problem with the suspension struts. There might be a clanking sound of metal hitting metal when you go over bumps. A creaking sound from under the car when you go over an undulation such as a speed hump could indicate worn suspension bushes.
How long does it take to fix the front suspension?
As we discussed in the original piece, suspension repair can vary drastically in time as much as it can in cost, because of how complex a system it is. Replacing a single set of shocks, for example takes between 2-3 hours, as does either side’s control arms.
Why is there a rattling noise under my car?
Rattles From Under the Car Two common sources of these troubling sounds are the exhaust and emissions systems. Sometimes, an exhaust system clamp gets loose, creating a rattle. Another cause of rattles under the car is a failing catalytic converter.
What causes a knocking noise from the front suspension?
Front suspension knocking diagnosis, help required! hi all. the problem i have is a knocking/banging noise from the front nearside suspension wen going over bumps, even small dips/pot holes in the road produce an audible knocking noise.
What do I need for front suspension knocking?
You need to get a spring compressor. Looks very similar to what I experienced, audible only at low speeds over rough ground or pot-holes, and which resulted in replacing what was labelled the “brake support link and ball joint” — a kit that was about £50 a couple of years ago.
Why does my Honda Civic make a knocking noise?
I have noticed over the last couple of weeks a knocking noise has developed from the front end of my Civic when travelling over uneven road surface at low speed 10mph-30mph. I have previously had both front suspension struts, bump stops and front sub-frame replaced under warranty a couple of years ago, but my Civic is now almost 3.5 years old.
Why does my Fos make a knocking noise?
We concluded that the knocking this time was coming from the bush where the wishbone joins the chassis which had disintergrated, and was in especially bad condition compared to the fos bush, maybe due to the extra pressure placed on it from when the roll bar was broken and carried on driving it (that’ll learn me)