DBS V12 08-12 Shock Absorbers / Suspension ratting noise
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The car have some slight rattling noises on the suspension have suspected since the car has not done any maintenance on suspension itself although car only has 8000miles.
Have searched suspension parts and no where seems to have parts for the bushings? If we buy the actual suspension arm itself with the bushings seems very expensive (the metal part arm with the bushings)? Is there any way to fix this as car is slightly old i suspect rubber parts to be worn out.
Also for the shock absorbers is there any other alternative such as bilsteins replacement ? Searched many bilstein website and have not found any. And OEM astons parts do cost alot. Approx 3600Pounds for a whole set? Do you guys think it needs replacing although it has done very few miles over the year but the car is still over 13 years old (mines the 08 coupe manual 2+0)
Thanks in advance guys
Have searched suspension parts and no where seems to have parts for the bushings? If we buy the actual suspension arm itself with the bushings seems very expensive (the metal part arm with the bushings)? Is there any way to fix this as car is slightly old i suspect rubber parts to be worn out.
Also for the shock absorbers is there any other alternative such as bilsteins replacement ? Searched many bilstein website and have not found any. And OEM astons parts do cost alot. Approx 3600Pounds for a whole set? Do you guys think it needs replacing although it has done very few miles over the year but the car is still over 13 years old (mines the 08 coupe manual 2+0)
Thanks in advance guys
Powerflex seem to have complete sets not sure anyone have experience with these whereby only the bushes are changed and not the whole control arm needs to be changed
Also if car has about 8000miles of usual very gentle driving over 13 years. Should bushes be changed not sure if its like normal parts that have wear and tear with age
Also if car has about 8000miles of usual very gentle driving over 13 years. Should bushes be changed not sure if its like normal parts that have wear and tear with age
Edited by Seanday on Saturday 10th July 18:54
Seanday said:
Also if car has about 8000miles of usual very gentle driving over 13 years. Should bushes be changed not sure if its like normal parts that have wear and tear with age
I think the rubber in suspension bushes is one of the components that deteriorate more with age than mileage, as the rubber dries out, cracks, etc. Not helped if the car is just sitting around as the bushes are then just subjected to constant loads in one directionBush wear is unlikely to produce rattles and shocks will leak before rattling. At 8000m irrespective of age within reason, I would be more likely to be looking for loose undertrays. I seem to get these quite often with the M6 bolts holding them up coming loose allowing that big sheet of alloy to rattle.
Could also be loose if the person refitting it after an oil change has "missed" a couple of bolts when refitting it. The other thing could be debris, most likely stones trapped on top of that plate. Try tapping the tray with your fist to see if you can reproduce the rattle.
If that does not work, if you can get the car in the air, you can wander around underneath it knocking parts with your fist to try and find it.
Rattles from a failed suspension part is most likely to be the roll bar links.
Could also be loose if the person refitting it after an oil change has "missed" a couple of bolts when refitting it. The other thing could be debris, most likely stones trapped on top of that plate. Try tapping the tray with your fist to see if you can reproduce the rattle.
If that does not work, if you can get the car in the air, you can wander around underneath it knocking parts with your fist to try and find it.
Rattles from a failed suspension part is most likely to be the roll bar links.
Hello
I solved problem of squeaks on several cars, it is simply the rubbers that harden and rub against the chassis, on the front and especially rear upper arms.
a product can be sprayed meticulously (no debate on which brand...) or the wishbones can be disassembled, cleaned, application of the product on the sides of the bushes and reassembly (be careful the final tightening is done with the wheels on the ground - or as if - to be at the halfway point of the suspension's travel)
Hope this helps
I solved problem of squeaks on several cars, it is simply the rubbers that harden and rub against the chassis, on the front and especially rear upper arms.
a product can be sprayed meticulously (no debate on which brand...) or the wishbones can be disassembled, cleaned, application of the product on the sides of the bushes and reassembly (be careful the final tightening is done with the wheels on the ground - or as if - to be at the halfway point of the suspension's travel)
Hope this helps
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