brummybird Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Hi All, My rear nearside wheel/suspension is making a knocking sound and when I go over bumps and there is a little steping out from that side of the car. It really sounds like the bushes have gone but I am not sure how to change them. Do I purchase a kit for both sides or can I replace just the nearside? Does anybody have any suggestions on where to purchase the parts? If the job isnt horendous I was hoping to replace the parts myself. Any help is much appreciated. Best Regards, Lyndsey Quote
ZMANALEX Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Hi All,My rear nearside wheel/suspension is making a knocking sound and when I go over bumps and there is a little steping out from that side of the car. It really sounds like the bushes have gone but I am not sure how to change them. Do I purchase a kit for both sides or can I replace just the nearside? Does anybody have any suggestions on where to purchase the parts? If the job isnt horendous I was hoping to replace the parts myself. Any help is much appreciated. Best Regards, Lyndsey Lyndsey, I will have all the bushes that you require in stock, but best to get a proper diagnoses before spending your cash Drop me a pm if I can help you further Alex. Quote
Southernspeed Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Mine has been making a knocking noise over even slightly bumpy road surfaces and Abbey diagnosed it as the rear ARB drop link ends. They're replacing them with their own upgraded ones. As Alex says, worth getting it diagnosed properly first as drop links are a lot easier to do than bushes! Quote
M13KYF Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 ARB bushes are pretty easy to change. If your changing the ARB droplinks its worth doing the bushes while your in there. Replace mine with some poly ones around £20 - £25 for them Quote
brummybird Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks guys. I will get a second opinion first... I live in Retford, North Notts, has anybody had any experiance around here with the garages. I dont want my leg lifted by Nissan but I dont want to be seen as a bird that the garage can make money out of... Quote
M13KYF Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 my brother did mine for me at his garage. He's just off the M1 parkway junction sheffield which is not too far from you. Sure he'd have a look for you and if need doing he could carry out the work Quote
brummybird Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 Hi Mike, Thank you... If its ok with your brother could you pm me his name and number please? Thanks Lyndsey Quote
BACON Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 ARB bushes are pretty easy to change. If your changing the ARB droplinks its worth doing the bushes while your in there. Replace mine with some poly ones around £20 - £25 for them Mike if I was looking to upgrade my rear ARB bushes and droplinks at the same time....which I am what kinda price would I be looking to pay a garage to do this in one visit? (Parts and labour). Thanks Quote
Wasso Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I did my ARB bushes last weekend and it's a dead simple job. The hard part is getting access to underneath. Changing them should be charged no more than 1hr labour. Front compression bushes to be done on Friday. Quote
brummybird Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks guys... I have just had to purchase 2 new rear tires for my pocket rocket so it may be next month before I start getting this looked at. Thanks Mike for your brothers number. Its always nice to have some one recommended, I feel better with my car in their hands Thanks Lyndsey Quote
M13KYF Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks guys... I have just had to purchase 2 new rear tires for my pocket rocket so it may be next month before I start getting this looked at. Thanks Mike for your brothers number. Its always nice to have some one recommended, I feel better with my car in their hands Thanks Lyndsey no probs Lyndsey Quote
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