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Passat 2011 (B7) clonk from front suspension

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  • 29-03-2016 2:40pm
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    Stallingrad
    Registered Users Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭


    Car used to be nice and solid over small bumps but is increasingly 'clonky' from the front suspension. (70k) Any ideas on potential cause and cost to rectify?


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    YbFocus
    Registered Users Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Bushings, shock, drop link etc.

    Get a look and see what's worn etc.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    There are a number of items in suspension that needs changing occasionally. You need to go to a local mechanic and let them have a look underneath. They will also give you a quote for fix.


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    Fiskar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭Fiskar


    Stallingrad wrote: »
    Car used to be nice and solid over small bumps but is increasingly 'clonky' from the front suspension. (70k) Any ideas on potential cause and cost to rectify?

    May be just bushings, had the same issue over bumps, along with a shaking steering wheel under braking. Changed bushings and now all okay. Need wheel bearings done next as have a drone from the LHS.


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    BrookieD
    Registered Users Posts: 2,702 ✭✭✭BrookieD


    i had this and turned out to be the anti link roll bar. cheap enough fix (if its the same mind?)


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    Stallingrad
    Registered Users Posts: 4,142 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Cheers folks, am hoping its just the drop links but I know Passats are a bit hard on their suspension.


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    Moanin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,133 ✭✭✭Moanin


    I had a 2006 B6 model and it was very hard on front wishbone bushes. If replacing any bushes make sure to use genuine or OE parts only.


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