Front coil springs - Replacement
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Front coil springs - Replacement
Does anyone know when these need to be replaced. My 360 GLT seems to be very noisy at the front. I have replaced all parts, bearings, track rods shocks etc, but there is still a big thud when I go over bumps. Could these be knackered, or is this just the model!!
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Re: Front coil springs - Replacement
Chances are the springs have sagged. What shape are your dampers in? Worn out dampers will cause a rough ride.
What are teh roads like where you are?
What are teh roads like where you are?
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Re: Front coil springs - Replacement
Brand new dampers - gas ones from scandix
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Re: Front coil springs - Replacement
Do you have bump stops fitted? Is the thud from the spring full compressing?
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Re: Front coil springs - Replacement
Bump stops fitted and new
Re: Front coil springs - Replacement
ARB link rods? The later versions with ball joints attached under the spring plate do get worn after 100K or so and clunk over bumps.
I can't imagine it is the springs unless they are broken, even then it should just drop.
I can't imagine it is the springs unless they are broken, even then it should just drop.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
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Re: Front coil springs - Replacement
link rods are new...have ordered new springs
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Re: Front coil springs - Replacement
Have taken the ARB link rods off. The car is much, much, much quieter. I'm replacing the poly Control arm bushes with rubber ones. I think this is also where a load of noise is coming from. Problem solved with money ...again