308 T9 suspension rattle after hitting a pothole

[mrpea]

would anyone know the likely culprit of a suspension rattle in my front left after hitting a pot hole?
I had a look on the FEBEST website and noted that there is 2x parts which could have broken..

i initially thought it was the mount as below,

PGSS-308F - FEBEST FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING

Genuine OEM Cross Reference: 9800479780, 9800479780

febest.com.au

but it may be the bearing

PGB-308F - FEBEST FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BEARING

Genuine OEM Cross Reference: 9817592480, 9817592480

febest.com.au

any feedback would be greatly appreciated..

 

[seasink]

Try to locate the noise.

The top of each strut sits in a mount with a ball bearing. The bearings often fail from entry of road grit. That noise will come from the level of the mid-dashboard. It's a strut out job.

Lower down a rattle at each tiny road irregularity might be a roll bar drop link. These are a trivial fix.

Heavy knocks right down involve the control arm and the fitted bushings, or the ball joint connecting to it. I think this is least likely, and it's the most difficult job.

 

[mrpea]

Try to locate the noise.

The top of each strut sits in a mount with a ball bearing. The bearings often fail from entry of road grit. That noise will come from the level of the mid-dashboard. It's a strut out job.

Lower down a rattle at each tiny road irregularity might be a roll bar drop link. These are a trivial fix.

Heavy knocks right down involve the control arm and the fitted bushings, or the ball joint connecting to it. I think this is least likely, and it's the most difficult job.

I'll be heading down to the mechanic on Monday for a timing belt, and we will have a look at the area to see whats what..

 

[mrpea]

Just an FYI, spoke to the guys at EAI and they carry both of those as the same kit as a pair for ~180ish.. bit cheaper than getting febest units individually if you need both sides.