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adrian1981
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scorpio rear wheels / springs
« on: Apr 5th, 2010, 10:48pm » |
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i have a problem with my rear wheels,on a 2.3 Saloon. They sit like that: / \ . What can i do to fix it? I want to install some rubber buffers under the rear springs,hoping to raise a little bit the car. In this case will the wheels straighten up,or do i need other new springs? Or is there any problem?
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Re: scorpio rear wheels / springs
« Reply #1 on: Apr 5th, 2010, 10:59pm » |
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are the springs new?
worn springs or bushes can do what you describe.
check the Diff mount bushes, suspension arm bushes etc
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Re: scorpio rear wheels / springs
« Reply #2 on: Apr 5th, 2010, 11:06pm » |
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thanks for your answer. The springs and the bushes are pretty old,as far as i know,but at least i have a starting point.
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Re: scorpio rear wheels / springs
« Reply #3 on: Apr 5th, 2010, 11:17pm » |
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I'd change the springs then, does the car sit low down at the back, is there any clearance between the tyres and the arches?
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Re: scorpio rear wheels / springs
« Reply #4 on: Apr 5th, 2010, 11:23pm » |
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yes,the car sits pretty down even unloaded,not to mention with 4 persons on board,ant the clearance between the tyres and the springs is very small. But if i mount this rubber buffers,the springs will be more tensioned,and in this case,will the car sit a little more up?
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Re: scorpio rear wheels / springs
« Reply #5 on: Apr 6th, 2010, 10:09am » |
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I had the same problem about a year ago & considering I tend to take a few heavy loads (taxi), I bought some KYB heavy duty saloon rear springs (part No RA5308 ) for £38.39 each from these people.... http://www.awshop.co.uk/default.aspx .....which sorted the problem & gave it practically the same lift as the estate.
P.S....they do standard springs as well, but for some reason they're more expensive.
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Re: scorpio rear wheels / springs
« Reply #6 on: Apr 6th, 2010, 11:26am » |
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on Apr 5th, 2010, 11:23pm, adrian1981 wrote:| yes,the car sits pretty down even unloaded,not to mention with 4 persons on board,ant the clearance between the tyres and the springs is very small. But if i mount this rubber buffers,the springs will be more tensioned,and in this case,will the car sit a little more up? |
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It might help a little yes but it sounds like your springs really need replaced
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Re: scorpio rear wheels / springs
« Reply #7 on: Apr 6th, 2010, 5:09pm » |
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I remember when i had my MK3 granada the rear wheels was a bit like / \. And i was told thet they were supposed to be like that when parked, and as you pick up speed they straighten out. Don't know how true that is..............
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I think i'm going, erm what do you call it..... Senial....
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