knock from front end

Shocks, springs, anything to do with the running gear

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mikesthedaddy1
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knock from front end

Post by mikesthedaddy1 »

Hi guys need help again got a loud knock from front end when going over speed bumps and normal road bumps could you possible give me a rough idea please.
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dirtydirtydiesel
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Re: knock from front end

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Could be loads of things but the first port of call is the front drop links :roll:
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TheSongRemainsTheSame
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Re: knock from front end

Post by TheSongRemainsTheSame »

Agree with mike, those are the usual suspects. Unless you've recently changed dampers and didnt screw them on correctly;)
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PeterN
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Re: knock from front end

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I also would go along with that.

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mikesthedaddy1
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Re: knock from front end

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Also to go with the knocking it now pulls left when braking
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PeterN
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Re: knock from front end

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Sounds as though your right hand calliper is seized - or your tyre is soft.

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andyr84
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Re: knock from front end

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Thanks for this! I had the exhaust in mind thinking it was that or possible the suspension causing the knock, so thanks :)
mikesthedaddy1
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Re: knock from front end

Post by mikesthedaddy1 »

Cheers for help guys can now be marked as SOLVED was droplinks balancing and pressures all cured drive straight and true and silent part from everything comes in threes now o/s front Window packed up half open I can't believe how helpful.this club is so glad I got my sticker on
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