cubbs

Hi people.

2001 wrx. Standard suspension.

Theres a clunk/knock from the front passenger side on bumps, small and large. Weve had it on the ramp, couldnt find and play in ARB bushes etc.

What else can it be?

Ive just been out and jacked that wheel up, pulled on the wheel at 3 and 9 o clock positions. The whole strut twists slightly! Should this happen? Other than that i cant feel much play.

Any other ideas.

Thanks.

ronjeramy

iTrader: (1)

Suspension top mount?

cubbs

Hi. Do you have experience of this ronjeremy? Is it common? Are you still sporting a big tache? Cheers

ronjeramy

iTrader: (1)

I have it currently, but I'm on adjustable top mounts.
No tash at the mo

chet123

iTrader: (7)

Do you have an anti lift kit fitted

cubbs

Hi. No I dont. Suspension all still standard. Why?

MeisterR

Do you get any noise when trying to turn the steering wheel stationary?
Or is it only over bumps?

Jerrick

cubbs

Ill check that but all the time driving straight. Prob 20mph plus. Any sized bumps. Plenty on our roads! Cheers

MeisterR

It seems you check the usual suspect, ARB bush, drop links, ball joint, etc.

Is it on one side or both side?
One thing you can do to chase noise out is to swap the top mount (or the damper if applicable) to see if the noise change side.
That will confirm or rule out the possibility that it is the "suspension assembly".

Its a pain to do, but very chasing noise out is a time consuming process sometime.
Good luck, and let us know how we can help.

Jerrick

cubbs

Cool. Can top mounts just fail? Thanks

MeisterR

They can, normally it is the bearing inside.
I aren't 100% sure on the WRX top mount, but top mount is a perishable item so it will need replacement "when" it fail.

It isn't dangerous where it will just fall apart on you (up to a point), but will be good to get them checked out if you feel something could be wrong.

Jerrick

cubbs

If i was to disconnect the front ARB would it be safe to drive slowly to maybe cancel out the noise there?

Fonzey

iTrader: (5)

Yep, quite a common way of ruling it out - just cable-tie the droplinks etc into a safe position.

cubbs

Thatll do me. Ill try that then. Cheers

cubbs

I removed the passenger side droplink, knock gone.

A good excuse to fit whiteline stuff now!

Thanks for the help.

djceri_g

Ive got this annoying knocking noise rear passenger side when i go over any humps etc. my mate told me to put some washers on the top mounts lol suspension in my scoob is really hard

d-vide

Could be rear droplinks as I have just had mine done and donk all gone

djceri_g

expensive job? do you find your suspension hard as hell?