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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: miyagigoose on 16 August 2009, 21:17

Title: Rear suspension question
Post by: miyagigoose on 16 August 2009, 21:17

The problem is that over  bumps the rear suspension is fine, even speedbumps,  but over like small crevases and joins on the road the car  seems harsh and somtimes really 'bangs'

I thought this might be due to worn out bushes at the bottom of the shocker

the suspension is all standard not lowered or anything

could this be the case or is it likely somthing else perhaps the shockers themselves are just fecked?

Title: Re: Rear suspension question
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 16 August 2009, 21:26

If its not the shocks then check the rear axle bushes.

Title: Re: Rear suspension question
Post by: Wayne on 16 August 2009, 23:32

Rear top mounts maybe.

Title: Re: Rear suspension question
Post by: admc6 on 17 August 2009, 08:14

Could be the bump stops

Title: Re: Rear suspension question
Post by: Wayne on 17 August 2009, 09:08

Worn out shocks

Title: Re: Rear suspension question
Post by: Ashley on 17 August 2009, 15:54

my bet's top mounts

Title: Re: Rear suspension question
Post by: gazpowells on 17 August 2009, 20:38

i would try new top mounts mate  :smiley:

Title: Re: Rear suspension question
Post by: miyagigoose on 18 August 2009, 00:42

Thanks for all the replys, Im wondering where to begin looking for the rear axle bushes ( are they visible?)

I know where to locate the other stuff,  how much for a set of rear top mounts from VW?

and what about a  rear pair of original  vw shockers, might aswell do both at once really.

I think ill wait for the mot thought, its due in november :( it might need  other things as long as my arm doing to it!

Title: Re: Rear suspension question
Post by: christomk3gti on 18 August 2009, 13:01

lol, Middlesbrough roads arnt the best of roads  :grin:

Pm me a pic of your golf.... I will look out for you when i'm out and about  :wink:

Title: Re: Rear suspension question
Post by: miyagigoose on 19 August 2009, 00:25

I know, speedbumps all over!......  I will have to take a fresh one as the only one i have is of the back of the car ( it was in a shot of a picture  i took of one of my other cars i think)  haha! its the only photo the cars been in since i bought it  coming up two years ago now!