Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2002 10:22:46 -0400 From: KeithG <noonenopsamspring.com> Subject: Re: C900 suspension
If it is from the rear, I would look at rear suspension rubber bushings and shock top bushings. At the same time, I would look at front shock lower bushings. They are cheap and go a long way toward making it quieter. Keith wes wrote: > Hi all, > > Wondered if anyone could give me their thoughts on what may need > replaced on my rear suspension on my 1993 900SE LPT (130,000 miles). > I'd like to have an idea of what could be wrong before I take the car > to a garage. > > These are the symptoms - > Clunking noise coming from the rear corner of the car when > accelerating or braking at low speeds. > Rumbling noise from rear whilst driving with passengers in the rear > seat. > Unsteady roadholding when driving over bumps and whilst cornering, > especially when turning right. > Generally the ride quite hard and every bump in the road can be felt. > > What suspension components should be replaced, bearing in mind the > mileage? Is there a typical lifespan for the various suspension > components? > > Help appreciated > > Wes