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Hi all,
with my car now approaching 155k, and banging and rattling alot, I've decided some suspension work is in order. But where do I start, or more importantly stop? I've noticed the following;
1. Banging from rear end.
2. ARB bushings - the sleeves I put on the bar have moved so these bang again - but I have a new genuine set.
3. Knocks from the front and the o/s tyre to arch gap is an inch less than the n/s - but the spring does not appear to be broken.
4. Car wanders about on the motorway in the slightest wind.
5. When the car was in for tyres I stuck a bar in various places in the rear suspension (especially around the hub carrier) and had movement.
So far I have replaced all drop links, both lower link arms, and have bought new wishbones and 4 arb bushes. I can't seem to open the 'how to guide' for the suspension for some reason so not sure about diagnosis. What would it be sensible to replace? Considering the car has covered 75k on Irish roads, farm tracks, fields and building sites fully laden I assume I have alot of work!
Regards,
Dave
with my car now approaching 155k, and banging and rattling alot, I've decided some suspension work is in order. But where do I start, or more importantly stop? I've noticed the following;
1. Banging from rear end.
2. ARB bushings - the sleeves I put on the bar have moved so these bang again - but I have a new genuine set.
3. Knocks from the front and the o/s tyre to arch gap is an inch less than the n/s - but the spring does not appear to be broken.
4. Car wanders about on the motorway in the slightest wind.
5. When the car was in for tyres I stuck a bar in various places in the rear suspension (especially around the hub carrier) and had movement.
So far I have replaced all drop links, both lower link arms, and have bought new wishbones and 4 arb bushes. I can't seem to open the 'how to guide' for the suspension for some reason so not sure about diagnosis. What would it be sensible to replace? Considering the car has covered 75k on Irish roads, farm tracks, fields and building sites fully laden I assume I have alot of work!
Regards,
Dave