Knock in front end

Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 20:27

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Member - Phillip S (WA)

When you move slowly on uneven ground or beach, you can hear a knocking sound in the front end. You don't normally hear it on the highway where it smooth and it does not appear to effect steering, handling, etc.
I hear it more when I do beach work. It is a 99 troopy with the coil springs at the front........any suggestions....thankyou Phil.

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Reply By: hoyks - Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 20:50

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 20:50

Torsion/anti roll bar bushes?

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Reply By: Wayne M(QLD) - Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 20:56

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 20:56

Hi Phillip
Had the same thing on a old rangie I had turned out to be the panhard rod bush ??

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Reply By: Hairy - Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 21:38

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2007 at 21:38

CV joints????

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Reply By: furph - Wednesday, Jan 17, 2007 at 07:50

Wednesday, Jan 17, 2007 at 07:50

Check the shock absorber bushes, top and bottom. A loose bottom one was causing a similar knock on mine.
furph

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Jan 17, 2007 at 11:13

Wednesday, Jan 17, 2007 at 11:13

If you cannot find a source of the noise at the front, it is probably coming from the rear leaf springs - those wrap around bits seem to rattle. I've traced a similar noise on mine.

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Reply By: Tony - Wednesday, Jan 17, 2007 at 14:05

Wednesday, Jan 17, 2007 at 14:05

And another thing to look at is the front drive shaft uni joints. Make sure the front hubs are out and transfer case in 2WD get hold of the drive shaft and feel for any movement.

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