left front is squeeky on the suspention.

Post by **banana** » 02 Feb 2006, 10:55

The left shock absorber (I think because the noise transmits into cab under the passenger seat) has just started to develop a wheezy noise when the van bounces or leans. Anyone one know what is happening and where I should focus my attention. Has something worn out? Handling not changed but I have been wondering if uprated shocks would noticeably improve ride.

My van squats down at the back now... would a new standard spring rectify that too?

Post by **HarryMann** » 02 Feb 2006, 12:01

Noise could also be top wishbone inner bushes...
If exisitng shocks are pooh, then new ones would improve of course, no need to uprate necessarly, they're generally stiffer anyway.

Check that rear springs are not broken (pigtails, often at top).

Post by **banana** » 02 Feb 2006, 13:13

if the wishbone bush is the problem and I got it fixed at a garage would it make financial sense to renew any other bits at same time or should I leave the rest alone. It had a new upper ball joint on that side 2 years back.

Would it need tracking again after a bush change?

Post by **HarryMann** » 02 Feb 2006, 14:14

Shouldn't need tracking, unless its been messed with, up to you, could eb done later if tyres seem to not be lasting or wearing evenly. Could maybe manually check the shocker, possibility the anti-roll-bar drop-arm thread might break if they aren't too careful, and new rubbers down there are cheap enough from GSF.