Loose, slightly metallic squeaky rattle from lower right only on choppy surfaces

[danbfree]

I've already replaced all 4 upper control arms and both front struts but still have a nasty rattle on broke/choppy/uneven roads only at low speeds... I can kind of feel it in the floorboards but not really in the steering, could it be lower control arms/ball joints, a loose sway bar or? It seems to handle fine but it's really nasty sounding and annoying when going over bumpy/broken/uneven surfaces at low speeds.. I'm bringing it into the shop soon, but was hoping to get some ideas to narrow down diagnosis, maybe order parts ahead of time. I got the car with 93k, has 95k now and has had it the whole time. Thanks in advance for any ideas!

[fhh02a]

i bet it is the ball joints/LCAs. If you had to replace the other things. I bet that would be the next to be replaced.

[Denio24]

It could be anything really, you need a pry bar and just start moving suspension components if you want to find out whats loose. I recently had suspension issues of my own and im starting to think its the subframe.

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[danbfree]

i bet it is the ball joints/LCAs. If you had to replace the other things. I bet that would be the next to be replaced.

I hope that's all it is... I have no problem spending money to fix my car but can't afford to just throw more money at it so I'm thinking with FCP Euro offering good prices and lifetime replacement, I should just order those 2 lower pieces for like $100 to start with and go from there... thanks for the tip and agreeing on what I think it is too.

[danbfree]

It could be anything really, you need a pry bar and just start moving suspension components if you want to find out whats loose. I recently had suspension issues of my own and im starting to think its the subframe.

Oh man, I hope it's nothing really tricky like that... the car was in a LEFT front collision that mentioned structure damage but it looks like was repaired at an Audi certified shop... At only $100 for the parts, I'm thinking I should start with the lower right control arms, but I know I'll need to get it on a lift to pry around for a more accurate picture too.

[Denio24]

You can get the whole control arm kit for 245 shipped.

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[danbfree]

You can get the whole control arm kit for 245 shipped.

Ya, I've been looking around and my shop is cool enough to let me supply my own parts, it's just that I've already dropped $900 on all 4 upper control arms and struts... Next time I'm going to go with a complete kit, which one is $245? FCP Euro has complete kit for $267 with lifetime replacement... In the meantime it's only $87 for both lower right arms so I was thinking I'd start there.

[Denio24]

THIS is the kit, FCP offers an additional discount for AZ members, bringing the total to ~$260. Sorry not $245.

[danbfree]

THIS is the kit, FCP offers an additional discount for AZ members, bringing the total to ~$260. Sorry not $245.

Nice, thanks... I think they gave me a code for $15 for $251 total.