Technical Help

[Blueboy54123]

Does 2011 fiat panda rear springs bottom end need some sort of rubbers ie doughnut shaped that sit in the carrier to suppress knocking noise. I noticed at the top there is one but the bottom seems to be steel on steel thanks

 

[koalar]

There's only one at the top

The bottom has a locating ridge on the axle, so it needs to be turned so the bottom of the spring lines up with it

 

[Blueboy54123]

Once again thanks mate for a prompt reply really appreciated

 

[koalar]

Here's what I mean

Couldn't find a decent photo, but it's more obvious when it's in front of you

It's slightly shaped so the spring has to be rotated to match

 

[Blueboy54123]

Here's what I mean

Couldn't find a decent photo, but it's more obvious when it's in front of you

It's slightly shaped so the spring has to be rotated to match


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Thanks yes I understand what you mean I have chipped away at the surface rust then brushed with wire brush I was wondering whether to change them or paint with anti corrosion paint and reuse them there is no cracks or breaks

 

[koalar]

There no guarantees but they are normally fine

If they are scabby you might get an advisory on a MOT, but unless seriously weakened shouldn't fail

Two pandas of mine just under and over 200K miles were both on the original springs, one of those spent time driving across fields and farm trakes


I doubt there anything to be gained from changing them

 

[Blueboy54123]

There no guarantees but they are normally fine

If they are scabby you might get an advisory on a MOT, but unless seriously weakened shouldn't fail

Two pandas of mine just under and over 200K miles were both on the original springs, one of those spent time driving across fields and farm trakes


I doubt there anything to be gained from changing them

Once again thanks

 

[Blueboy54123]

There no guarantees but they are normally fine

If they are scabby you might get an advisory on a MOT, but unless seriously weakened shouldn't fail

Two pandas of mine just under and over 200K miles were both on the original springs, one of those spent time driving across fields and farm trakes


I doubt there anything to be gained from changing them

Hi mate I ordered 2 new shocks o haven't attempted to fit them yet but I've just noticed the top fitment looks OK to me but the bottom fitment is smaller will they be OK or should I send them back

 

[Blueboy54123]

Top fitment

 

[koalar]

The only important dimensions, internal diameter and length of the steel tube

Which I can't tell from photos

 

[Blueboy54123]

The length is the same extended and closed its just the eyelets are different sizes but the bolt holes are the same

 

[koalar]

The metal tube that the bolt goes through are they the same length

I put an arrow on the photo but you need to zoom in to see

 

[Blueboy54123]

Yes the inner metal sleeve is the same length just in a different configuration

 

[Blueboy54123]

This is a side view the box on top shows a difference in the hight

 

[koalar]

Makes no difference

Only the hole size and length of the metal sleeve

New ones look closer to original equipment
Shocks to me

OEM bottom

OEM top

 

[Blueboy54123]

Exscuse my ignorance does this mean they should be OK

 

[koalar]

Yes

 

[Blueboy54123]

Cheers mate much appreciated