27 replies to this topic

[joewf10]

and if i buy this will i still need the cones

http://www.minisport...fo_SUSKIT5.html

[freaker]

yes,

this would onmy be temporary fix of the problem,
i would install these at the same time as the new cones. but its best to replace them as the ride comfort will be a lot better aswell

freaker

[joewf10]

yes,

this would onmy be temporary fix of the problem,
i would install these at the same time as the new cones. but its best to replace them as the ride comfort will be a lot better aswell

freaker

sorry what would only be temperary?
and are the cones really bad or do you think they can wait for abit till after mot?

[ChopperHarris]

Its probably false economy to replace the knuckle joints (and cup) and not replace the rubber cones while it is apart

[joewf10]

these are the front cones not very good pics but they look like they have caved in about an inch? am i right?

[charie t]

Subframe bushes need sorting
and the clutch slave has the sleeve missing from the lower bolt too

[joewf10]

Subframe bushes need sorting
and the clutch slave has the sleeve missing from the lower bolt too

will these fail mot?
and is the rubber cone knackerd?

[stocky]

yup those front cones look past it. the knuckle joints need the dust cover over them or else it'll let in dust and also expose the knuckle to the elements. there's at least 2 that need attention

[joewf10]

if the cones are dun for im buying some hi-los with all new knuckles joints and cones anyway :), should solve my problem right?

[Cerberus]

The rears look all right to me from those pics. But yes, the fronts look a bit worn, but there is more weight on the front so I think they squish a bit more than the rears.

What I can't understand is why your sump is so low, but the suspension looks quite high. Might be the amount of material removed from the wings, but I can't quite tell.

Edited by Cerberus, 09 January 2013 - 10:23 PM.

[joewf10]

The rears look all right to me from those pics. But yes, the fronts look a bit worn, but there is more weight on the front so I think they squish a bit more than the rears.

What I can't understand is why your sump is so low, but the suspension looks quite high. Might be the amount of material removed from the wings, but I can't quite tell.

thats why i was so confused hahha i think its the wings mate

[tiger99]

Replace all the knuckes, as when the cups fail, the ball grinds its way through the arm, which is then scrap. The knuckles are quite cheap. You may want to replace them every 60k miles or so to prevent arm damage.

The rubber cones deteriorate through time and usage. Maybe good for 10 to 12 years max on a lightly used car, or 150k miles at 30k a year. Depending how you drive, and what load you carry, maybe a bit more, or less.

Please don't ruin the car by fitting a flip front.

[joewf10]

whats so wrong with a flip front, the front end of mine is ruined as it is