Front Suspension Query... - Saxperience

JRC1 · 6th October 2009, 20:36

I have 50mm Eibach Sportline springs upfront. I went for these at the time as I wanted a 50mm drop and was told that these springs go fine with standard shocks (didn't really have the funds to upgrade shocks at the time). Now I have a noise coming from the left front area. I know it's not driveshaft as these have gone before and it's a different noise. Bit like going over a cattle grid type noise only when going over a bump or a pothole etc. I'm pretty sure that this is the shock that's gone? If it is, then i'd be looking to get aftermarket ones rather than getting standard ones as surely they will last longer and be more suited to the springs. It's for road only, not track so what would you recommend?

Also, is there anything else it could be? Struts, Shocks, Dampers? Suspension is my clueless area so any help would be great!

Thanks

pepper953 · 6th October 2009, 20:39

front anti rollbar links

JRC1 · 6th October 2009, 20:41

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Originally Posted by pepper953

front anti rollbar links

??

What that's what you think have gone?

How can I tell and how much are they to replace?

JRC1 · 6th October 2009, 21:31

anyone else?

pepper953 · 6th October 2009, 22:34

cheap to replace £15

JRC1 · 6th October 2009, 22:46

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Originally Posted by pepper953

cheap to replace £15

How can I tell it's def them though mate?

Sparco_Tom · 6th October 2009, 23:03

Jack the whole front end up and get a lever bar and check for play in them

JRC1 · 6th October 2009, 23:09

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Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom

Jack the whole front end up and get a lever bar and check for play in them

Cheers mate. What do they look like are they near the springs? Suspension isn't my good point as you can already tell

Sparco_Tom · 6th October 2009, 23:45

about 25cm long mounted to the suspension leg and then to a bar (antiroll bar) which is bolted under the car very easy to spot once the car is jacked up