In my 18 yrs of vanagon ownership I have had shocks make clunky noises if they aren't tightened enough (always rear) and front cv-joint that had a cracked cage. I always replace ball joints about every 10 yrs, so don't know if they make noise. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 26, 2016, at 6:40 PM, Rick N <vwfridge@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I am a recent owner of a 1991 Vanagon GL Westfalia It has been very well > maintained (I have all maintenance records since new, it was a one owner > vehicle) Every thing seems great, good (...relatively) power, runs clean. > > The only issue is the somewhat nasty suspension(?) noises when driving over > rough pavement, manhole covers, dips etc.. The PO said he had it checked > out and gave me a quote for a complete ball joint repair. I have since > brought into a reputable VW shop. This shop determined that the ball joints > and bushings where fine, the only thing that was worn where the sway bar > bushings (which they replaced). It seems to ride a little bit quieter but > the major clunk rattle is still there. > > Just wondering if the group would have any ideas of potential causes for > what seems like suspension loose sounding Clunky noises coming from below > the floor (front and back). I am not expecting a diagnosis, just who the > usual suspects would be. > > Thanks, > > Rick |
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