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[Big Man]

1992 Cooper SPI Standard

(Sportspack arches i think)

When turning left or right or going over bumps it sounds as if my wheel is bottoming out on the arches and or rubbing. it is really apparent if there is a pasenger in the car.

I have had some relevant advice and it could be the knuckle joints. it is more apparent on the nearside as opposed to the offside.

Any ideas most welcome.

Chees

BM

[Bungle]

knuckle joints or the rubber cones have gone saggy

[Big Man]

knuckle joints or the rubber cones have gone saggy

Is there an way to check or what should i be looking for?

[taffy1967]

My 1990 Mini Cooper was low at the front (more so on the N/S) when I bought it in 1994.

In 1996 I fitted Adjusta-Ride adjustable suspension (like Hi-Lo's which included new knuckle joints) and it's been fine ever since.

I really should replace the rubber springs (donuts), but I haven't as yet.

[Bungle]

your going to have to take the suspension apart to check both

[Bungle]

My 1990 Mini Cooper was low at the front (more so on the N/S) when I bought it in 1994.

In 1996 I fitted Adjusta-Ride adjustable suspension (like Hi-Lo's which included new knuckle joints) and it's been fine ever since.

I really should replace the rubber springs (donuts), but I haven't as yet.

looked at mine this morning and thought the front ones looked a bit flat

[Big Man]

your going to have to take the suspension apart to check both

Right thats a Haynes job lol

cheers

BM

[taffy1967]

You're going to need a cone compressor too: -

[taffy1967]

This thread might prove useful too, even though it relates to fitting the Moulton Smootharide Suspension system: -

http://www.theminifo...x...&hl=smootha

[edi57]

This thread is someone that was in exactly the same situation as you. It'll tell you all you need to know.

[Big Man]

Thnaks for all the advice, will update when done

Cheers

BM

[Big Man]

Just had a very reasonable quote to get the job done form Williams Minis - Peterborough so will be going there as it will save the kids learning new and previously unheard of swear words!!!!!

Use Williams minis a lot and really top job and nice bloke too!

BM