Front coil springs - Replacement

[kelvingenders]

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!!

[classicswede]

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?

[kelvingenders]

Brand new dampers - gas ones from scandix

[classicswede]

Do you have bump stops fitted? Is the thud from the spring full compressing?

[kelvingenders]

Bump stops fitted and new

[Ride_on]

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.

[kelvingenders]

link rods are new...have ordered new springs

[kelvingenders]

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