Front suspension noise

[Matt72]

Please can anyone help me with my 2007 frv that has noisy front suspension when driving along over slightly uneven ground. From both sides directly under where your feet are. Possibly anti roll bar main mounts. No free play in any ball joints etc. Unable to check for movement when on the ground as very little space. Ideally need a 4 poster ramp so it stays at road going height but garages won't do it for less than a hours labour time. Has anyone had the same issues with noise. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks 

[Wuzhee]

Hi Matt!

I've recently replaced almost all my front suspension worn parts. I had a similar issue, when driving on slightly bumpy or wavy road, a loud knocking could be heard, sometimes repeatedly almost every millisecond.

When the car was driven harder it wouldn't come up however.

 

I've replaced the following:

Front and rear bushings in both control arms

Stabilizer linkage (I put in Meyle HD)

Stabilizer rubber bushes

Steering ball joints (the outer ones)

Lower ball joint in knuckle

Wheel bearings

New wheel hubs

Brand new left and right axles with new support bearing on right side

 

And I still hear the knocking noise.

The only moving parts that aren't replaced are the strut bearings and upper bushings with the plate.

 

After all this, I won't recommend starting to replace everything just to guess it might solve the problem. I'll be replacing the strut bearings soon, but after that I have no idea.

Maybe it's not suspension related but the plastic around the front... 

[Trevor]

It does sound like it is the strut top mounts that are worn if these have not been replaced yet