Thread: Suspension: - Suspension knock NSF?
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Old May 24th, 2015, 09:45   #1
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Default Suspension knock NSF?

Hi all

I have a knock from the NSF somewhere and can't seem to find the source. It knocks mostly when going over small undulations but not when I hit a big bump.

It was MOT'd at the beginning of the month and nothing was found during the test even suggesting any play or wear.

I have levered the bottom arm bushes and can't see any play.

What is the most likely cause?

Is it the strut bottom ball joint? A forum member already suggested the securing bolts to the arm being loose but mine are tight.

Is it the ARB vertical link?

Is it one of the bushes for the bottom arm that I haven't yet found the play in?

If it is the bottom ball joint has it ever been known for these to break apart?

Any help will be much appreciated.

TIA
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