350zpete Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Hi Guys There was alot of knocking and banging coming from the underside of the car (at low speed) so i had a look and found out that the drop links were knackered. Now i have replaced them and it has helped the problem but the knocking is still there (at low speed) I have had another look but everything else is still intact! Any ideas??? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 how do you know it was knackered drop links - is there a way you can visually check them? Only reason I ask is that my car creaks like a pirate ship at low speeds so want to do some investigating and most people arrive at the drop links conculsion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Creaking is the symptom of droplink, not knocking and banging. Could be knackered bushes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splash Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Hi Funny that i have just dropped my roadster at the dealers today for a low speed knock/rattle coming from the underside, maybe the front drivers side suspension but not too sure, anyway i will post there findings if any when i get it back. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 grovel underneath the car and grab the ARB and give it a really hard yank, wiggle and shake about. depends on how bad it is if you will hear anything. but that is a good give away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Could be lower suspension arm (banana bar) ball joint has collapsed.Just had mine replaced as it was creaking like an old cart,sorted now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splash Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 [Could be lower suspension arm (banana bar) ball joint has collapsed.Just had mine replaced as it was creaking like an old cart,sorted now though. /quote] Just had call from dealer says its the lower suspension arm as well £305 plus vat!! Looking at £400+ fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 [Could be lower suspension arm (banana bar) ball joint has collapsed.Just had mine replaced as it was creaking like an old cart,sorted now though. /quote] Just had call from dealer says its the lower suspension arm as well £305 plus vat!! Looking at £400+ fitted. PM ZMANALEX - pretty sure he can beat that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zpete Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 After looking i think the problem is the lower suspension arm Do i have to replace the whole arm or can i just get the bushes? Cheers lads you have been a great help so far, keep up the good work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 i think r35lee has about 25 of these in stock, a mountain of them in his garage. throw him a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zpete Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Really confused now after doing some research!! Do i have to replace the whole arm or are there after market bushes/ball joint i can replace these with??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty78 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 My car is having exactly the same problem. It's in Lee's Falcon Performance garage getting it sorted. Have replaced both the anti roll bars but still makes a rattling flapping noice at low speed when it goes over uneven roads. Falcon thinks it might be the banana bar. Will keep people posted when it's all sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Really confused now after doing some research!! Do i have to replace the whole arm or are there after market bushes/ball joint i can replace these with??? You have to replace the whole arm I'm affraid. Try Zmanalex or R35Lee see if they have any used ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 My car is having exactly the same problem. It's in Lee's Falcon Performance garage getting it sorted. Have replaced both the anti roll bars but still makes a rattling flapping noice at low speed when it goes over uneven roads. Falcon thinks it might be the banana bar. Will keep people posted when it's all sorted. Trust me ...it'll be the dreaded banana bar ..... I have £2000.00 worth of experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty78 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 How much Attak? I hope Lee could get me some pre-owned ones..otherwise i will be F£$k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zpete Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 That aint good news boys Although i am getting a 56000 mile P2 service for £180 of my local Nissan Dealer And thats including brake fluid!!! Going to replace the Plugs myself as they were ging to be a further £120 fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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