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Advice - Creaking front end over speed bumps

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Richn83:
Looking for a bit of advice to narrow down a noise I get from the front of the car (suspension area) when going over speed bumps at low speed ~15mph.  I initially thought it was just the front left suspension but appears to be both making same noise.

It sounds is like creaking and there is what I would say is a metalic component to it like a hinge or joint that isnt greased or free moving.  I have had the front wheels off and checked over the springs and shocks and both are intact show no sign of excessive wear and there is no obvious oil leaks. 

My thought is ARB joint come loose but interested to hear if there are any other suggestions, if there are then pictures or descriptions of what to look at would be very helpful.

Car is 2005 GTI with 38k is standard and running on the 17" wheels so would discount rubbing. 

look forward to hearing people thoughts  :drinking:

Garth:
I had the same thing and my VW dealer told me both front springs had snapped  :surprised:

Turns out, they're useless lying w@nkers. I got my local indy to take a look and the springs were good as new! I had the top mounts changed and the noise went  :happy2:

Richn83:
Yeah I remember your thread Garth, and that why I checked the springs.  Is it possible to visually check the top mounts or do you have to remove the suspension?  I seem to remember you had new springs fitted at the same time but what was the rough cost of replacing the top mounts? if you dont mind me asking  :wink:

rich83:
Im sure this is top mount related!

kevinm:
If it was the top mounts would it not make the noise when you turn the wheel? And isnt the top mount noise more of a springy sound if you get me? I had those symptoms on my mk4 and it was the arb bushes.

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