My mini is lower on one side, so I presume it is either the suspension cone or the shock absorber. I've replaced the shock absorber as it was a right mess and needed doing anyway, but the car is still lower on one side.
Is it safe to drive as it is for a bit before replacing the cones? Or do the cones need to be replaced straight away?
Driving With Collapsed Suspension Cone?
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Harrison541
, Jan 27 2013 06:17 PM
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Posted 27 January 2013 - 06:17 PM
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Posted 27 January 2013 - 06:21 PM
If it is a collapsed cone ,
I would replace both front cones asap - & wouldn't drive it
If it was a steel spring that broke you wouldn't drive it
I would replace both front cones asap - & wouldn't drive it
If it was a steel spring that broke you wouldn't drive it
Edited by sledgehammer, 27 January 2013 - 06:22 PM.
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Posted 27 January 2013 - 06:36 PM
The damper has no effect (maybe a few mm at most if gas-pressurised), but it is very unusual for the rubber spring cone to collapse. The usual culprit when a Mini is low on one side is failure of the plastic cup into which the ball on the end of the suspension trumpet sits. In such cases it is necessary to change the cup and ball end. The procedure for this was very recently posted on here in detail.
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Posted 27 January 2013 - 06:45 PM
The damper has no effect (maybe a few mm at most if gas-pressurised), but it is very unusual for the rubber spring cone to collapse. The usual culprit when a Mini is low on one side is failure of the plastic cup into which the ball on the end of the suspension trumpet sits. In such cases it is necessary to change the cup and ball end. The procedure for this was very recently posted on here in detail.
This one?? http://www.theminifo...nd#entry2696737
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Posted 27 January 2013 - 06:45 PM
The cones do suffer - not necessarily 'collapse' - you would be wise to fit 2 new cones and ball ends and cups....
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Posted 27 January 2013 - 06:48 PM
The damper has no effect (maybe a few mm at most if gas-pressurised), but it is very unusual for the rubber spring cone to collapse. The usual culprit when a Mini is low on one side is failure of the plastic cup into which the ball on the end of the suspension trumpet sits. In such cases it is necessary to change the cup and ball end. The procedure for this was very recently posted on here in detail.
This one?? http://www.theminifo...nd#entry2696737
That's the one.
As 'bmc....' says, check the cones & replace if necessary. To replace the front cones in addition to the procedure shown you need to remove the top suspension arm.
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Posted 27 January 2013 - 06:53 PM
Okay cheers
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