Rear Sock Absorber

[davewill]

I'm getting a banging noise from the rear offside when i go over bumps or pot holes in the road

 

Ive sat in the back of the Gal and bounced up and down, and the noise seems to be coming from beneath the car

 

I'm assuming its a shock absorber problem

 

The car is a 2006 Mkll with 71000 on it

 

Any thoughts if it could be a shock problem or any other known problems at the back end that could cause this noise

 

Cheers Dave

[davewill]

I'm getting a banging noise from the rear offside when i go over bumps or pot holes in the road

 

Ive sat in the back of the Gal and bounced up and down, and the noise seems to be coming from beneath the car

 

I'm assuming its a shock absorber problem

 

The car is a 2006 Mkll with 71000 on it

 

Any thoughts if it could be a shock problem or any other known problems at the back end that could cause this noise

 

Cheers Dave

 

 

Ha Ha just read my title - I suppose it could be a SOCK absorber :)

[seatkid]

You do realise that fuel slopping about in the tank makes quite loud bangs occasionally?

 

First, make sure your spare wheel is tight and not hanging loose on the cable.

 

Check the rear coil spring is not broken - apparently quite common.

 

Worn shock absorbers dont usually make banging noises.

 

Other candidates are trailing arm bushes and sub frame bushes, though I think it unlikely for car your age.

Edited November 25, 2009 by seatkid