i have a s reg escort van, and have noticed when i turn the wheel to left or right (full lock) i get a knocking noise and idea what this is before i take it the garage

cheers

 

Could be cv joint

 

as above

 

Does it knock knock knock as the wheel is rotating? If so probably CV joint.

If its just a single knock then I'd say bottom balljoint, escort's eat them! Pair of lower arms are cheap enough and a doddle to change

 

i would say knock knock knock only when on a full lock, are they a big job and should i do both

 

also i have to replace my back drivers shock, so am going to replace all my shocks and springs as i have a vectra that is very smooth on the road, (ex police car) and was hoping to improve the ride on my van, as i carry a lot of weight i am a window cleaner, is there any thing else than i can replace to help with the ride, as want to keep the escort for a few years