[s-cars] Strut Mounts and Boings

[Brian Pleet]

Last year a bad wheel bearing forced me to remove the front suspension to
replace it. "May as well itis" got me to replace the strut mounts, strut
cartridges and bearings using a Blauparts strut kit.

Within a week, one side started "boinging" on sharp turns and when applying
the brakes. I removed the suspension assembly on that side and replaced the
strut bearing with Lemforder strut mount and bearing. The boing came back
within 3 weeks. On examination the tie rod ends were worn so I replaced
them, the boing continues. On further examination the bushings on the
stabilizer bar now appear worn (after 240k km).

Neither shop I go to has an answer. They both suggest progressively
replacing suspension parts until the noise goes away. My hesitation is that
the money pit is open.

I have the original Audi strut mounts that never failed. I've heard mixed
reviews on Blauparts, Lemforder, and every other brands. The stabilizer bar
may be a red herring, appropriate to fix, but not critical to the boing.

Suggestions?


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Brian Pleet
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