Pajero jars/bangs over bumps - Advice needed

[wolfy1988]

Hi All,

The front suspension on my somewhat leggy 2002 SWB Pajero really does jar and bang over bumps/cats-eyes. Speed bumps are fine, if a little pitchy.

Smooth bumps are just fine its the sharp edged bumps, holes etc that seem to bang through the car. I haven't entirely ruled out a certain amount of play from the dashboard itself, however I would like to concentrate on the suspension first

I know for sure the front shocks are very tired indeed, front end bobs over expansion joins and a turkey esk gaggles is emitted from the front end at low speed.

Having done a visual inspection, I see nothing alarming. Any advice or opinions much appreciated!

[S0 What]

Jack the vehical up with the weight just off a wheel/tyre, then using a pry bar under the tyre lift the suspension and look for slack in 1 joint at a time, usually it's ARB drop links, bottom balljoints or strut top mounts but ???