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Re: Help diagnosing suspension problem :(
« Reply #15 on: 07 July 2008, 20:12:31 »
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that will be why its leaning then a new spring with a 113k one !! ::) ::) and ues lower control arms are wishbones  :y

How thick is that, even I know that should not be! Is 50k on genuine Vauxhall wishbones a lot to ask - do you think they have had it at this age?
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Re: Help diagnosing suspension problem :(
« Reply #16 on: 07 July 2008, 20:15:11 »
i use pattern ones mate £25 a side genuine are about £200 a side  :o best to jack car and have a good tug about on wheel and see if any play  :y
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Re: Help diagnosing suspension problem :(
« Reply #17 on: 07 July 2008, 20:18:32 »
Yea, wont go for genuine ones (someone else did on a £1094 service), will got for the FAI ones

Was just wondering what sort of life you see out of the genuine ones?
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Re: Help diagnosing suspension problem :(
« Reply #18 on: 07 July 2008, 20:44:49 »
Roughly about 2 years, some last less about a year depends how many speed humps you go over.  ;D ;D

Paul  :y
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Re: Help diagnosing suspension problem :(
« Reply #19 on: 07 July 2008, 22:57:43 »
Mine wandered all over the place when I replaced the rear tires with cheapos, when the fronts were replaced a few months later everything was fine again. It had been like driving with a loose live axle!!
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Re: Help diagnosing suspension problem :(
« Reply #20 on: 08 July 2008, 00:06:59 »
Hell, 2 years - thats not good!

New tyres all round on this thing and it made no difference I'm pained to say  :'(
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Re: Help diagnosing suspension problem :(
« Reply #21 on: 08 July 2008, 09:16:10 »
Right, diagnosis done...

Wishbones have had it big time, all springs are in good condition, no point in looking at drop links until wishbones are sorted. Guess the 50k on the wishbones took its toll!

Found another problem, gearbox leaking so new gasket needed but will start another thread on that!

Going to order the FAI stuff, may as well throw in drop links at the same time. Springs I'm going to leave until the other bits are done so I  see the difference.
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Re: Help diagnosing suspension problem :(
« Reply #22 on: 21 July 2008, 10:49:40 »
Has wishbones and drop links fitted with excellent results, the only bad point is the 4 wheel setup I'm going to need!

So, replacing these sorted several things:

  • No more wandering
  • Feels much tighter in the front
  • No more knocking/lumping over bumps
  • Better steering
  • Removed the 2inch of steering wheel slack movement?
  • Braking improvement (does not shake and move around)

Great stuff, well impressed!
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