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Front strut issues

MikeyDon

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Can somebody tell me what I need to do to resolve the clicking noise in my front struts? When I turn left to right it sounds like the springs are clicking (quite loudly) off something inside...sounds like it's coming more from the top of the strut.
TIA
 

greenacc

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How old are your struts? They don't last much more than 100,000km
You probably need new struts and strut tops complete with bearings.
 

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Can somebody tell me what I need to do to resolve the clicking noise in my front struts? When I turn left to right it sounds like the springs are clicking (quite loudly) off something inside...sounds like it's coming more from the top of the strut.
TIA
When my upper bush bearings dropped there showbags they made clicking sound on the bush bearing that was toast

Not saying it is that on your though
 

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How old are your struts? They don't last much more than 100,000km
You probably need new struts and strut tops complete with bearings.
I would avoid the cheapest tops you find on fleabay. I got some and the rubber cones only lasted a few years.
 

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I use poly/rubber SuperPro strut tops. Never failed me.
 

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I use poly/rubber SuperPro strut tops. Never failed me.
Yes poly tips last longer. I've got the solid red ones. About 8 years old and still like new. They go well with standard soft springs to stiffen it up a bit but I wouldn't want them with stiff lowered springs.
 
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