Dodgy rear end
Dodgy rear end
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andy lockett

Original Poster:

88 posts

277 months

Tuesday 25th March 2003
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I have had my Chim for a few months now and slowly been getting use to its handling.Now its getting a bit warmer i have been pushing it a bit harder in the corners.However, i have noticed that on left hand bends when the weight is shifted onto the right the rear susp seems to suddenly drop un nervingly.I cant say by how much but i dont notice it on right hand corners.It just seems to compress/drop quickly rather than in a controlled compression which feels like the back could step out if pushed a little harder.
Is this characteristic of the suspension as the spring takes up the load or has anyone else noticed this???
I have checked tyre pressure.
Are the dampers adjustable i have red dampers with yellow coils are these standard issue for a chim 4.0L
There are no obvious oil leaks from the damper although i thought this works to stop the spring bouncing back after the compression.
Any feed back appreciated.

RCA

1,769 posts

290 months

Tuesday 25th March 2003
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Have you checked the anti-roll bar??

andy lockett

Original Poster:

88 posts

277 months

Tuesday 25th March 2003
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No but i will have a look tomorrow,i assume you mean the bushes on the r/bar?

RCA

1,769 posts

290 months

Wednesday 26th March 2003
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Make sure that it is not broken at all, mine broke off from the wishbone itself causing one side of the car to be a bit more active when going round bends!!!!!