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Title: really bad banging sound from back end
Post by: Scottyren on 09 April 2010, 22:57
got a really bad knocking sound over back end its over ever bump its been lowed 60mm but i not the sure if its the shock the rubbers or what can any one help
Title: Re: really bad banging sound from back end
Post by: Diamond Hell on 09 April 2010, 23:13
What's the car for a starter?
Title: Re: really bad banging sound from back end
Post by: Scottyren on 09 April 2010, 23:17
1.8 150bhp  gti mk4
Title: Re: really bad banging sound from back end
Post by: Wayne on 09 April 2010, 23:17
Did you replace the shocks or just fit springs.
Title: Re: really bad banging sound from back end
Post by: Diamond Hell on 09 April 2010, 23:46
£10 says it'll be rear beam bushes knackered.

Quite an involved job TBH.
Title: Re: really bad banging sound from back end
Post by: boneybradley on 09 April 2010, 23:48
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 09 April 2010, 23:46

Quite an involved job TBH.

Not really if you have a mechanic and ramp for at least 4 hours  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: really bad banging sound from back end
Post by: Diamond Hell on 09 April 2010, 23:53
Quote from: boneybradley on 09 April 2010, 23:48
Not really if you have a mechanic and ramp for at least 4 hours  :rolleyes:

That'd still be pretty involved with your wallet.
Title: Re: really bad banging sound from back end
Post by: mick ov mids on 10 April 2010, 00:03
Quote from: Diamond Hell on 09 April 2010, 23:46
£10 says it'll be rear beam bushes knackered.

Quite an involved job TBH.
+ 1 on that , sounds like the same symtoms as mine and it turned out was the rear axle bushs, cost me £170
Title: Re: really bad banging sound from back end
Post by: green gti on 10 April 2010, 22:12
axles bushes!!! £170 sounds well cheap.dealers charge £400.bushes are cheap,even from gfs car parts.new bushes are plastic and rubber.the old ones are metal and rubber.easy job to remove the axle,20 mins max.i have done axle bushes in 1hr when going well.laser to a great tool to refit the bush.but at £60.00 +vat !! just sold one on ebay.happy to answer any questions about doing this job.its so easy when done!! happy to help