Anti Roll Bar Question
Discussion
My T5 has had its drop links inspected by the local indi and declared healthy. If I go over a dip in the road, or a speed bump, the van just rides over it smoothly. Indi suggested new shock absorbers but this sounds unlikely to me.
If one wheel hits a pothole there is quite a thump. Does this sound like arb bushes and what is the best way to test them please? Or could it be top mounts?
If one wheel hits a pothole there is quite a thump. Does this sound like arb bushes and what is the best way to test them please? Or could it be top mounts?
If hitting a bump in the road with both wheels doesn’t make a noise, but hitting a bump with one wheel does, then I’d agree that the ARB drop links are probably shot.
Drop links are probably the cheapest possible culprit, so it’s always best to look at them first.
Other possibilities could be bottom ball joints, shock top mounts or the shocks themselves.
Drop links are probably the cheapest possible culprit, so it’s always best to look at them first.
Other possibilities could be bottom ball joints, shock top mounts or the shocks themselves.
Nigel_O said:
If hitting a bump in the road with both wheels doesn’t make a noise, but hitting a bump with one wheel does, then I’d agree that the ARB drop links are probably shot.
Drop links are probably the cheapest possible culprit, so it’s always best to look at them first.
Other possibilities could be bottom ball joints, shock top mounts or the shocks themselves.
Ok so I will have a look at the arb bushes, as I have some drop links swap them anyway. Then move onto shocks and top mounts. Drop links are probably the cheapest possible culprit, so it’s always best to look at them first.
Other possibilities could be bottom ball joints, shock top mounts or the shocks themselves.
Cheers!
Craig
If you trust what random spanners on the internet say, based on second hand (biased) information of what your car does, over your garage, it might be time to find a new garage. (or work out your trust issues)
Unless you are knowledgeable enough to inspect and diagnose your suspension yourself, id go with what the mechanic says
Unless you are knowledgeable enough to inspect and diagnose your suspension yourself, id go with what the mechanic says
lost in espace said:
Ok so I will have a look at the arb bushes, as I have some drop links swap them anyway. Then move onto shocks and top mounts.
Cheers!
Craig
Just to clear up in case I've not been clear. Drop links are not the same as ARB bushes. Drop links connect the arm of the ARB to the suspension arm(drop links have bushes in them which may be worn although your mechanic says not)). ARB bushes are in the brackets that connect the torsion part of the ARB to the chassis/body of the car. They can wear and then the ARB flops about and makes noises.Cheers!
Craig
DoubleD said:
Sounds like you need to find a new garage if you dont trust there opinion after they have had a good look at your van.
Garage took it for a test drive, but couldn't find anything wrong. Just suggested it might be the shock absorbers. Something is wrong, massive crashing over tiny potholes. Said drop links and ball joints were ok. To me it sounds unlikely it is shock absorbers. He didn't really do a full investigation, it was in to fix an oil leak. lost in espace said:
Garage took it for a test drive, but couldn't find anything wrong. Just suggested it might be the shock absorbers. Something is wrong, massive crashing over tiny potholes. Said drop links and ball joints were ok. To me it sounds unlikely it is shock absorbers. He didn't really do a full investigation, it was in to fix an oil leak.
To me it sounds very likely it’s the shocks. He’s ok’d the drop links and ball joints, the vans got 190k on it. Rattling or knocking over bumps would suggest worn joints e.t.c. Actually ride quality or crashing as you call it suggests shock absorbers. You’re obviously (understandably) looking for a cheap fix. Not going to happen.Leptons said:
To me it sounds very likely it’s the shocks. He’s ok’d the drop links and ball joints, the vans got 190k on it. Rattling or knocking over bumps would suggest worn joints e.t.c. Actually ride quality or crashing as you call it suggests shock absorbers. You’re obviously (understandably) looking for a cheap fix. Not going to happen.
Thanks Leptons, just looking for a fix and to approach it in a sensible way! Your comments very much appreciated.Ball joints such as those on the lower suspension mounting or anti-roll bar drop links are super easy to diagnose, unless your mechanic didn't look at them at all I'd take his word for it that they're OK.
It is probably shock absorbers with that proviso.
How long have you had the van, has any suspension been done already?
It is probably shock absorbers with that proviso.
How long have you had the van, has any suspension been done already?
HustleRussell said:
Ball joints such as those on the lower suspension mounting or anti-roll bar drop links are super easy to diagnose, unless your mechanic didn't look at them at all I'd take his word for it that they're OK.
It is probably shock absorbers with that proviso.
How long have you had the van, has any suspension been done already?
He told me the ball joints were ok one had slight play. It is probably shock absorbers with that proviso.
How long have you had the van, has any suspension been done already?
I have only just got the T5, ex NI taxi with no history been standing in a field for 2 years. The suspension has got a lot better since I have done a few miles.
You can't see the laquer peel from afar, but its rust free, massive and goes OK now its had an Italian tune up and the intercooler hoses properly attached.
lost in espace said:
HustleRussell said:
Ball joints such as those on the lower suspension mounting or anti-roll bar drop links are super easy to diagnose, unless your mechanic didn't look at them at all I'd take his word for it that they're OK.
It is probably shock absorbers with that proviso.
How long have you had the van, has any suspension been done already?
He told me the ball joints were ok one had slight play. It is probably shock absorbers with that proviso.
How long have you had the van, has any suspension been done already?
I have only just got the T5, ex NI taxi with no history been standing in a field for 2 years. The suspension has got a lot better since I have done a few miles.
You can't see the laquer peel from afar, but its rust free, massive and goes OK now its had an Italian tune up and the intercooler hoses properly attached.
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