whilst driving out the car park yesterday,the old mig let an almighty bang

from front nearside suspension,something gave up the ghost

,unsure what to look for..As someone who use to own a Vx carlton in my private hire days,i no what worn link arms sound like,me thinks is more serious

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Some thing is now ratting on that side even if i drive over a fag butt on the road.
I hear you guys say what does it sound like?to me the best discription is..Sounds like a load of loss ball bearing rattling in a sock with every bump,metaliciy or even broken glass..Sorry about discript guys

Any suggestions on what 2 look would be great..
2000 w new shape 30ltr mv6 man.
cheers john