[Mk2] [Turbo] Knocking noise near side rear

[mr2_ash]

Hi all.

Wondering if anyone could shed a little light on a knocking noise that's driving me insane!

Every time I drive over a bumpy surface it makes what I can only describe as a 'boomy' knocking noise - but I can't figure out where it's coming from!

Peter from sbits very kindly replaced my oem struts/top mounts with hsd coilovers and drop links so I know it can't be these - rear anti roll bar bushes also in good condition with no broken brackets etc.

Also gave my exhaust a good wiggle and that's not catching anything either.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks
Ash

[going4the1]

Could it be the bottom ball joint? Jack the rear up and use a pry bar to look for any slackness

[Alasdair Mair]

I have a similar issue with nearside rear corner. I think I have narrowed it down to the bushes on the tie arm from hub to crossmember if that helps?

[Marf]

Dodgy shock, fecked top mount, fecked ball joint.

Get the car in the air and jiggle the wheel, see if you can find some play

[Draven]

I'd say ball joint.. get it up in the air and wiggle like you've never wiggled before..

I've bought some cheapy ball joints before they were bu88ered in about a month.