suspension question

[BMW X5]

when going over bumps the front suspension sounds like its rusty or something like that almost like in an old car any ideas?

[tommys103]

My '01 3.0 (82k miles) was having a similar problem for the longest time - like a knocking/rattling like something old and rusty was making noise...

I replaced the front ball joints and the problem has gone away...$330 installed at Morristown BMW because it wasn't covered under CPO warranty - if you are under manuf. warranty still I am sure it would be covered though...good luck!

[BMW X5]

hmm that sounds good. its not rattling its more just like creacking when going over the bumps when its really really cold. im taking the car in to morristown i hope to have them look at it.

[tommys103]

ask for Sean and tell him Tommy who was in last week with the silver X5 sent you and recommended him...

[DINANM3]

i got the same problem and the dealer cant find the problem

[tommys103]

they replaced my front axles (prob unrelated to suspension noise but have them check anyway to make sure - CPO covered), left/front upper sway bar link (covered under warranty bc I had fixed it within a year) and they replaced my front ball joints ($330 installed) and the car rides like new - no noise at all and tight suspension....love it...now if i can follow the advice on the forum and rid myself of the tailgate noise i'll be all set

[BMW X5]

haha... actually i've dealt with sean already myself so he knows who i am but i will mention that theres a good name for him here i'm sure he will be pleased