Not sure if this is an actual problem but feel as though ride quality isn't all that.
Feel every bump and steering moves too much (feels like I'm driving with 17" wheels) probably best described it.
Car is running on 15", has HR springs -35mm and B4 Bilstein shocks all round. New control arms and control arm mount bushes and new drop links and inner/outer tie rods.
Would the ARB and ARB mounts cause this or the steering rack? Only things not changed on the front suspension. I do hear a bit of metal moving sometimes going over bumps and stuff.
Would appreciate any input/ help.
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maxfield
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Has the car been aligned since suspension work?
And is it standard steering rack?
And is it standard steering rack?
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sadham
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Hi,
Car had 4 wheel laser alignment done (although just front could be adjusted) so that was done.
Yes it's the standard steering rack.
Car had 4 wheel laser alignment done (although just front could be adjusted) so that was done.
Yes it's the standard steering rack.
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Carmo13
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Worn track rod ends will cause the wheels to feel like they are moving independently to the steering wheel so they may be worth a check.
They also make a clunking sound if they are really worn.
Sorry I've just seen that you said the outer tie rods have been changed which I assume are the same thing.
If you had standard springs before changing to H&R springs, remember they will transmit more of the bumps.
If you have hit a pot hole hard recently you may have a broken spring?
They also make a clunking sound if they are really worn.
Sorry I've just seen that you said the outer tie rods have been changed which I assume are the same thing.
If you had standard springs before changing to H&R springs, remember they will transmit more of the bumps.
If you have hit a pot hole hard recently you may have a broken spring?
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aimlessrock
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Assume whilst you did the back end you did the subframe bushes?
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sadham
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I'll double check the tie rods are on properly, I did have an issue with the locking plate on the inner tie rods - first set broke while installing, will have to check second set are still okay. Is there any other ones to get which are better as they didn't seem very well made.
Not gone over a pot hole since changing suspension parts, only been driven about 10 miles if that since then. Anyone local to me that I can check what there's is like I originally thought it might just be like this but not sure.
The rear bushes are on the list to be done just waiting for pay day lol.
Not gone over a pot hole since changing suspension parts, only been driven about 10 miles if that since then. Anyone local to me that I can check what there's is like I originally thought it might just be like this but not sure.
The rear bushes are on the list to be done just waiting for pay day lol.