e39 front suspension knock

[mac7]

The car has developed a strange knock from the front suspension(possibly drivers side) , feels like a shock but they are damping as they should . When going over a speed bump seems to crash a bit and when on the motorway every so often makes a "small knock noise".the car is still tracking perfect and steering hasn't changed. overall it just doesn't feel as supple as it should. Before I put it up on a jack is there anything I need to pay particular attention to ,or is it a question of it could be anything or everything .mileage is 77k.thanks

[Chrispyfish]

Top mounts maybe?

[mac7]

Top mounts maybe?

Thanks how do you determine this

[Gar]

Droplinks

Cheap as cheaps and easy to replace

[kaveman]

Could be an engine mount. Is it a diesel car?

[Dave]

sounds like drop links to me too.

[satumashirt611]

ive same problem in my e39,brought it to my local garage who done full car checkover as well,found play in the lower balljoint arm,i ordered 2 new ones and fitted them myself,no change,drop links look good too but I might change them to see,

[mac7]

Could be an engine mount. Is it a diesel car?

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