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Old 08-12-2006   #1
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rear suspension

i have a clunking noise on my puntos rear suspension.
mainly when i go over bumps
the wheel also looks like it leaning slighly
on my last mot they advised that they was " slight play in the rear suspention bush and pin"

but i can't really see anything myself
can anyone help me??????


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Re: rear suspension

It could be the damper come loose...
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Re: rear suspension

If its a MK1 punto then its your rear raduis arm that has gone then probly..
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Re: rear suspension

can i replace the bushes and pin on the radius arm or do i need to replace the whole lot.
is this a hard job , i am reasonably good with cars but have not done a job like this before.
kwick fit say there do it for about £140

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Re: rear suspension

The bush pin and arm are inc costs around 50
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Re: rear suspension

This guy has the same problem click the link to find out more...

http://www.fiatforum.com/punto-techn...sive-play.html
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Re: rear suspension

yes ive just had mine done it was £235 for both sides,if youve been quoted 140 i would get it done thats cheap
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Re: rear suspension

I think £!40 means just for the one side at kwikrip prices
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Re:My lowered fiat punto sporting

hi my fiat punto has been lowred 30mm and i can feel every little bump in the road does anyone now what i could do to fix this thanks
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Re: My lowered fiat punto sporting

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hi my fiat punto has been lowred 30mm and i can feel every little bump in the road does anyone now what i could do to fix this thanks
fit new shocks from a -30mm kit. it will improve it but the ride will suffer the lower you go no matter what.
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