Front strut noises

[Jazzman]

Hi All. I've had my 2007 ex ambulance T5 for more than 12 years. The vehicle was a bush retrieval vehicle so it came with bilstein suspension (slightly raised) and a locking rear diff. I've had strange noises from the front right strut top mount off and on for the life of the vehicle, this turned into knocking recently so I had the strut top mounts and bearings replaced. Now the vehicle has a groaning noise from the front right strut top. This happens in a straight line as well as turning. The damping is smooth as silk and the steering is fine. Does anyone have any ideas ?

[LogicprObe]

Sorry, all standard on mine but a 2011.
Never mucked with the front but I super load the back for work.
Worn out two sets of springs so far!

[Lucas_R]

Check your sway bar end links and lower control arm bushes. If these have not been replaced previously then very likely these parts are worn and may be contributing to the noises you are hearing.

[Jazzman]

Thanks Lucas_R . I'll have a look on the weekend. When I rock the car the noise is definately coming from the top of he strut.

[LogicprObe]

I saw some new strut top rubbers on sale somewhere................but they are not cheap!

Might have been this one.......... 7E0-998-249 / 7E0998249 - Front Shock Absorber Top Mount Bearing Set T5 2003–2015, T6 2015 on - J42723, -