Suspension rattle.....

[tokai1]

Hi guys, I have replaced control arm bushes, arb mounts and droplinks with whiteline parts, but am still getting a rattle from front drivers side when going over bumps? Any ideas what to look at next? Help appreciated, thanks..

[Snjur]

Try to check under maybe something went loose.

 

I had similar issue when replacing droplinks. They keep unscrewing them self until I put double nuts

 

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[ZMANALEX]

Possibly compression rod bushings or ball joints ?

[tokai1]

Thanks for replies, i was thinking ball joints...anyone know how much these are? How hard to fit? I want to fit a suspension kit soon but want everything right first...

[Aashenfox]

I'd say fit the suspension first, on the grounds that... 1) when you are doing that you are likely to find out what is making the noise anyway, and 2) You may inadvertently solve it simply by fitting the new shocks (if for example it was a loose top mount or something like that).

[RobPhoboS]

Pretty sure it'll be the usual compression arm ball joint that can't be replaced, you need a new arm. Our traders are cheaper than Nissan, so have a look.

Note, I've had this before and one of the garages here couldn't work it out (they did say you can't always be sure when it's early on), so I just bought the arms, job done.

[tokai1]

My mechanic said the same,I was hoping that wouldnt be the case...but it has to be done, who does the arms at best price?

[RobPhoboS]

Take a look through here:

http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/93-professional-traders/

[SHEZZA]

Most traders can get/have the genuine Nissan compression arms. Here's another recent option too.

 

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/114938-torqen-introducing-moog-and-dorman-oem-quality-decent-pricing-limited-life-warranty/

[tokai1]

Think i found the problem!!

Loud bang yesterday when driving...looked under and n/s droplink (whiteline) was out at bottom! Needless to say its going back to mechanic on Monday morning...