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Jul 5th, 2019, 23:40 | #1 |
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V50, 130k, Miles, suspension /ride issue
Just after having the clutch changed on my sons car, now over rough/poor roads the rear end feels very unsettled and uncomfortable.
It's there a likely, common issue or just wear and tear and it needs, bushes, or shocks etc?
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Jul 7th, 2019, 01:20 | #2 |
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That’ll be knackered dampers. They are shot after 90k or so.
Very easy job on the rear, but the usual McPherson strut job with a spring compressor on the front. It’ll transform the car.
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My 08 with 118k was exhibiting boat like handling characteristics. Have since refreshed with bushes and adjustable coilovers. |
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Yes shocks. I'd do all four, the MOT test is "are they so shagged out they're leaking oil" but they've stopped damping properly miles before then. Bilstein B4s are OEM spec, I paid £200 for a set, and they're very good. ALso worth calling FRF in Swansea with the forum discount code C3 and ask for a price for genuine parts.
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Thanks again, will see what's revealed when mechanic checks them during week
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