D DerekFKS85 Patron member Joined Sep 5, 2021 Messages 9 Points 4 Sep 18, 2021 #1 I’m getting a heavy thud from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, pot holes etc. Could it be the top mount on the shocks or broken spring?
I’m getting a heavy thud from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, pot holes etc. Could it be the top mount on the shocks or broken spring?
V varesecrazy Patron member Written 10+ guides Joined Apr 27, 2011 Messages 34,955 Points 7,826 Location Near the M4 Sep 19, 2021 #2 DerekFKS85 said: I’m getting a heavy thud from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, pot holes etc. Could it be the top mount on the shocks or broken spring? Click to expand... Hi Most likely the Shock EYE Rubber degrades with age.. so mileage covered isnt necessarily a good indicator
DerekFKS85 said: I’m getting a heavy thud from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, pot holes etc. Could it be the top mount on the shocks or broken spring? Click to expand... Hi Most likely the Shock EYE Rubber degrades with age.. so mileage covered isnt necessarily a good indicator
E eeeno Established member Joined May 16, 2020 Messages 484 Points 152 Sep 19, 2021 #3 Top mounts of the springs. Just take off the rear wheels to have a look.
OP OP D DerekFKS85 Patron member Joined Sep 5, 2021 Messages 9 Points 4 Sep 19, 2021 #4 Thank you. I’ll order new rear shocks. Is it a straightforward change?
GrandePunto PL Established member Written 10+ guides Joined Apr 22, 2018 Messages 512 Points 213 Sep 19, 2021 #5 If you are real "forum friend" (whatever that badge is), don't ask, SEARCH. There are threads and Guides about it (springs and shock absorbers). Last edited: Sep 19, 2021
If you are real "forum friend" (whatever that badge is), don't ask, SEARCH. There are threads and Guides about it (springs and shock absorbers).
OP OP D DerekFKS85 Patron member Joined Sep 5, 2021 Messages 9 Points 4 Sep 19, 2021 #6 Brilliant, just what I was after! Thank you.
OP OP D DerekFKS85 Patron member Joined Sep 5, 2021 Messages 9 Points 4 Sep 21, 2021 #7 New shock absorbers fitted and no more noise!
P punto57 New member Joined Feb 7, 2021 Messages 10 Points 4 Sep 23, 2021 #8 How easy is it to fit the rear shock absorbers please ?
OP OP D DerekFKS85 Patron member Joined Sep 5, 2021 Messages 9 Points 4 Sep 24, 2021 #9 Very easy if you have a can of Plus Gas, a set of female torx sockets and a long breaker bar. I didn’t even have to take the wheel off. 20 minute job as long as you soak the bolts for a couple of days with the Plus Gas.
Very easy if you have a can of Plus Gas, a set of female torx sockets and a long breaker bar. I didn’t even have to take the wheel off. 20 minute job as long as you soak the bolts for a couple of days with the Plus Gas.