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Title: Suspension on way out :(
Post by: Kemnaychris on January 11, 2013, 08:00:28 pm
Hi I believe my top strutt is on its way out it knocks/clicks on certain locks noice coming from passenger side and when u hot a pot hole or deep groove it bangs :( I was told maybe a spring :(

Just wanted to know what other damage it can cause when driving does it damage the metal area where mount sits?

Am 30 miles from home and I have all new fk suspension at home just need top mount kit with bearing which I am away to purchase tomorrow or Sunday

Would anyone think car would last few more days or is it a go home and leave till new set up on

Title: Re: Suspension on way out :(
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on January 11, 2013, 09:23:30 pm
Hi I believe my top strutt is on its way out it knocks/clicks on certain locks noice coming from passenger side and when u hot a pot hole or deep groove it bangs :( I was told maybe a spring :(

Just wanted to know what other damage it can cause when driving does it damage the metal area where mount sits?

Am 30 miles from home and I have all new fk suspension at home just need top mount kit with bearing which I am away to purchase tomorrow or Sunday

Would anyone think car would last few more days or is it a go home and leave till new set up on



I drove mine around with loads of clicks and clunks for a while (think it was shock absorber related)

It will be fine, as long as there is no play in the wheel?
Title: Re: Suspension on way out :(
Post by: Hurdy on January 11, 2013, 09:32:03 pm
Agreed, my top mounts were replaced on my ED30 and all that happens is it eates into the rubber more, which is goes in the bin anyway.