Front end knock from bumps and steering.

[IA148461]

Hey guys I would like some info from someone with more skill and experience with suspension than me as I am not sure what to do. I seem to be getting a front end knock while driving slowly in car parks, over speed bumps or when turning. Looking at the front end while on the hoist I notice that the stabilizer bar is almost hitting the tension rod. (I am not 100% sure if that is what the correct parts are called) having said that do I need to make some adjustments or is something bent? I have attached some photos to try and show what is going on.

Cheers for any advice.

 

[greenacc]

If the gaps are the same on both sides then the chances are that nothing is bent. Knocking noise over bumps can be any of the rubber bushes or strut tops in the front end. If the car has done a lot of ks it makes a huge difference when you get the bushes replaced, and new struts if they're still original.

 

[Trevor loves holden.]

Looks like you have new bushes put in not long ago, Sounds like it called be a spring or top strut bush or maybe the strut itself. If they been replaced maybe the spring not setting right. How's the tie rod ends or steering rack, grab the wheel 8am and 2pm and pull it see if there any knock then 10am and 4pm try again look for any movements or noises.