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Offline DUNNY

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banging suspension
« on: 17 September 2004, 19:41 »
can any one help i've got a mk3 20ltr 8v and its been lowererd i have 15" rims but when i go over a bump sometimes theres a loud bang-knock coming from the back shocker i've been told its where the car has been lowererd but i've seen plenty as low it been dropped about 20mm lower than standard i have changed the springs but no better the man at garage said its bottoming out on the bump stops but i cant see that would make a bang-knocking noise and sometimes i can feel it through the floor its really starting to pi** me off hope you guys can help ??? >:(

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Re: banging suspension
« Reply #1 on: 17 September 2004, 19:43 »
are the rubber bump stops missing?


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Offline DUNNY

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Re: banging suspension
« Reply #2 on: 17 September 2004, 19:47 »
they are still there apparently theyve been cut down dont know why

Offline mozzer

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Re: banging suspension
« Reply #3 on: 25 September 2004, 12:41 »

It will be the rear bushes that are worn out. I believe this is a common problem. Also check the front bushes as these will be more than likely on their way out also. hope this helps.

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Re: banging suspension
« Reply #4 on: 25 September 2004, 19:56 »
is it the axle bushes???