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YOUR RESEARCHKnocking and Rattling From The Front
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coffin arms
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Reported cause
It was the coffin arms on mine, exactly the same symptoms.
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So thats the front sorted, just need to find the time and slot it all in - suspect easter will be a little dirty!!
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I always assumed this was caused by the LSD and not to worry about.
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If you disconnect the lower joint on one side you can often feel if there is any play in the system.
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Chris at Center Gravity used TRW on mine, as far as I could tell they came from the same production line as Porsche ones, they just had the emblem ground off!
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Hi ,
I have noticed a rattling from the front of my car over the last two days. It only does it on uneven roads. But it is very noticeable at low speeds.
Previously I have noticed that when on full lock, either reversing or moving off slowly the car can make a knocking sound. I always assumed this was caused by the LSD and not to worry about.
Should I be worried, and are the two issues related? My only other previous experience of this knocking sound was on my Elise. And that was caused by worn drop links.
Hi I noticed this clicking/ knocking from the front on my 4S.... but only when on full lock and I am doing a three point turn or similar. I just had brakes replaced and asked the mechanic to check out the control arms and links but he said all were ok? So is the steering perhaps?
The Porsche parts catalogue that I have on my pc calls them 'wishbones'. So-called 'coffin arms' because of their shape. I see Design 911 calls them 'control arms'. I guess someone will add to/correct this.
Paul.
Coffin Arms it is then. Cheers. I believe you can get refurbed ones from Hartech at cheaper than anywhere else. Anyone have experience of these? I'll do the antiroll bar bushes at the same time.
Any hints for doing these jobs?
You can buy the OE TRW ones from places like Type911 as cheap as the exchange ones.
http://www.type911shop.co.uk/shop/article_1872/996-Front-_-Rear-Wishbone-OEM.html?sessid=3ENksr1tCours8yU3C9Yybz7YEqYDvLKbBtuig0ADJlZOQYlHxi22oocMHAuCfac&shop_param=cid%3D1044%26aid%3D1872%26
I wouldn't rule out drop links. If you disconnect the lower joint on one side you can often feel if there is any play in the system.
Chris at Center Gravity used TRW on mine, as far as I could tell they came from the same production line as Porsche ones, they just had the emblem ground off!
As Richards link (thank you) has such a great price, I will replace the arms, bushes and the drop links. A front end freshen up for summer. But on another site it mentioned different arms (Coffin arms) for Litronics. Apparently to do with height sensor mountings? Or have I misread?
So that I don't completely empty my saving account. I will replace the drop links first. But I did see an article on Piston heads where someone mentioned that the clicking was caused by worn forked arms and note the Coffin Lids? Or am I barking up the wrong tree. The article had a brill picture of the front suspension assembly, unlike my 996 maintenance manual CD.
I guess you mean these: http://www.incarmotorfactors.co.uk/en/1117203-meyle-porsche-996-998-track-control-arm-4160500000.html
No experience, I'm afraid. Very cheap, and made in Germany, so they must be TUV approved (I would have thought). Design911 sell the same thing for £95.
Ey up
found it all from Mr Auto and very reasonable including shipping and everything is all TRW too!
http://www.mister-auto.co.uk
Overview of your order;-
Track Control Arm TRW JTC1170 @ £65.80 x 2 = £131.60
Track Control Arm TRW JTC1185 @ £32.72 x 2 = £65.44
Link Stabiliser TRW JTS585 @ £16.90 x 2 = £33.80
Shipping cost : £5.95
Total cost: = £236.79
So thats the front sorted, just need to find the time and slot it all in - suspect easter will be a little dirty!!
Cheers
Those prices look good. However, what does it mean "with accessories" because that is £138.34. Also do they get supplied with the required fastners? If not where can I find these?
Sorry for the questions, but planned to get the suspension jobs done over the Easter weekend. Once done I can book the trip to Reims!
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