Originally posted by antsuno2
"well i've just fitted the new ones direct fom fiat, and put large washers on the top and bottom, and sandwiched it, as it is a weak link, only flexes a small amount now, softened the dampers, i'm confident it wont happen again..."
Hi to all,
I've seem to have a similar problem with the near side rear shock top bush in that it moves excessively causing the plastic cover to rattle (not on the other side though). A simple solution would be just to remove the cover, I know, but I think something else is at fault.
To explain a bit further, I've replaced both bushes recently as the rubber had perished in the middle but since then had this rattle. On close examination, it looks as though the top washer might not be exactly central so catches on the plastic cover as it flexes up and down. However, a garage has said the hole in the washer is the same size as the bolt meaning no adjustment is possible.
Is the other washer which you fitted under the bush (to make a sandwich!) not there as standard? Where can you get the washer from?
Shock absorbers themselves seem OK doing the 'bounce' test.
The real question is why there is more movement on the near side bush-any ideas please?
Thanks,
Andy