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Hi there!

Recently purchased a 320i, was told the rear shock absorber needed replacing... after changing both sides, took her for a spin... still makes a strange noise! It sounds like a spring knocking, however after inspecting cannot see ANYTHING wrong with it..

Anyone got any ideas???

Jake

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Hi Jake, I had a strange knocking noise too on my Golf. It turned out to be stones lodged in the suspension cups. Might be worth checking the springs you haven't yet changed.

Good luck!

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Jack one rear wheel and listen as you wind her up, if it knocks or creaks then I would say anti-roll bar links/bushes... Just an idea.

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I agree Gav, same principal really as drop links and anti-roll bars have bushes... So if the springs are ok then it is definately 100% bush or link problem.

And if they do need changing then I would spend an extra buck and use those poly nylon wotsits because they're more rigid.

Drop links are very cheap, dunno why because they are crucial suspension parts!!!

TBH I think my car needs new bushes because there is a very slight "shimmy" going over bumps !!

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