Control Arms = Problems!

dleif · 01-16-2006, 03:13 PM

are these cars prone to having control arm/tie rod/front suspension component problems or what?...all 4 of my front upper and lower control arms were bad from the start (bought it used)...i changed them this past AUGUST and the left side is bad again! wtf! its making the same noise it did before it was fixed! can someone tell me whats going on, please! its pissing the **** outta me and i dont want to replace them again if i dont have to......is it just the cold weather making the polyurethane stiffen up? ahhh!

the noise is a "clank, clank" kind of noise whenever i go over a small bump or pothole at parking lot speeds and higher.

**AllWheelGrip** · 01-16-2006, 03:32 PM

yea audi has a problem with control arms
is your cars suspension stock

dleif · 01-16-2006, 03:37 PM

its the sport suspension. i have the sport package. (the 10 spoke rims, 3 spoke steering wheel w/sport emblem, sport suspension and whatever else comes with that package)...?

and should i worry about replacing it AGAIN or can i just live with the noise?

**mandoh** · 01-16-2006, 10:08 PM

where did u get it fixed? cause he might have replaced the control arms, but if u bought the arms used the rubber bushings could have been bad! so u should have gotten a waranty on the control arms b/c mine came with one. take it bac to u'r mechanic and have him check it out. it might also be your shocks but i could be wrong. hope this is helpfull!!!
good luck

dleif · 01-17-2006, 01:18 AM

yeah im gunna have him look at it again. because thats b.s....but if it really is bad again, do i HAVE to replace it or can i live with the noise?

**mandoh** · 01-17-2006, 12:30 PM

u don't have to replace it but trust me the noise gets very very annoying, i drove my car for 3 months and it was torture with that noise. but u should have gotten a warranty with the control arm. u should ask him!!!!!
good-luck

volcanoblack · 01-23-2006, 12:31 AM

Make sure you buy high quality replacement parts. Many Audi owners prefer the Meyle brand. They make a complete kit and also very good upgraded tie rod ends.

www.ecstuning.com has all these.

VB

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mandoh Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 485 Gallery: (0)	where did u get it fixed? cause he might have replaced the control arms, but if u bought the arms used the rubber bushings could have been bad! so u should have gotten a waranty on the control arms b/c mine came with one. take it bac to u'r mechanic and have him check it out. it might also be your shocks but i could be wrong. hope this is helpfull!!! good luck __________________ Its Better To Lead Than To Follow!!!! 1998 Audi A4 2.8l 30valve=SOLD mods-2.75in. milltek cat/bac exhaust,power adder short-ram intake,Giac ecu flash(awetunning),5%tint rear half,blacked out halo headlights 2007 WR Blue Subaru Wrx Sti mods- 3in.catless T/B exhaust,(invidia g200 cat-bac,v2catless D/P),COBB AP tune on 93oct,18x8.5 gunmetal work emotion cr's,blacked out headlights

01-17-2006, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
mandoh Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 485 Gallery: (0)	u don't have to replace it but trust me the noise gets very very annoying, i drove my car for 3 months and it was torture with that noise. but u should have gotten a warranty with the control arm. u should ask him!!!!! good-luck __________________ Its Better To Lead Than To Follow!!!! 1998 Audi A4 2.8l 30valve=SOLD mods-2.75in. milltek cat/bac exhaust,power adder short-ram intake,Giac ecu flash(awetunning),5%tint rear half,blacked out halo headlights 2007 WR Blue Subaru Wrx Sti mods- 3in.catless T/B exhaust,(invidia g200 cat-bac,v2catless D/P),COBB AP tune on 93oct,18x8.5 gunmetal work emotion cr's,blacked out headlights

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01-16-2006, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
dleif Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 20 Gallery: (0)	are these cars prone to having control arm/tie rod/front suspension component problems or what?...all 4 of my front upper and lower control arms were bad from the start (bought it used)...i changed them this past AUGUST and the left side is bad again! wtf! its making the same noise it did before it was fixed! can someone tell me whats going on, please! its pissing the **** outta me and i dont want to replace them again if i dont have to......is it just the cold weather making the polyurethane stiffen up? ahhh! the noise is a "clank, clank" kind of noise whenever i go over a small bump or pothole at parking lot speeds and higher.

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01-16-2006, 03:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
dleif Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 20 Gallery: (0)	its the sport suspension. i have the sport package. (the 10 spoke rims, 3 spoke steering wheel w/sport emblem, sport suspension and whatever else comes with that package)...? and should i worry about replacing it AGAIN or can i just live with the noise?

01-17-2006, 01:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
dleif Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 20 Gallery: (0)	yeah im gunna have him look at it again. because thats b.s....but if it really is bad again, do i HAVE to replace it or can i live with the noise?

01-23-2006, 12:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
volcanoblack Senior Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 195 Gallery: (0)	Make sure you buy high quality replacement parts. Many Audi owners prefer the Meyle brand. They make a complete kit and also very good upgraded tie rod ends. www.ecstuning.com has all these. VB

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