9n suspension creaking
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9n suspension creaking
Hello, How is everyone today? Just had a quick question, basically my 9n is suffering from a squeaky front suspension (inclined more towards the drivers side). The problem is noticeable when the vehicle is cold and especially when going over a road bump/pothole with the occasional bang. Obviously from the description i gave its abit vague, but has anyone come across such problem? If so, what should i be concerned about replacing? and the rough cost to get a garage to fix the problem.
Thank you for the help.
Newaz.
Thank you for the help.
Newaz.
Re: 9n suspension creaking
I'll guess a worn/split suspension arm bush, if its split then the rubber rubbing (lol) together will make a creaking of sorts, and you would get the occasional bag from a harsh bit of road. If the banging gets worse/more often then the bush would obviously be getting worse.
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Re: 9n suspension creaking
Thanks for the info buddy. Booked it into VW, but now im thinking whether i should just cancel the appointment and just book it into my local garage, to avoid being ripped off.
Re: 9n suspension creaking
I've got the exact same issue at the moment. Was hoping i could just ignore it until i sell the car in a month or two. Let me know what the dealers or your garage say?
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Re: 9n suspension creaking
Hi guys,
I have just had this sorted out on my GT, apparently the OEM rear bush on the front wishbone is sh!t and are prone to wearing and thus causing the strange noises.
I would reccomend not getting an OEM replacement and go for a polyurythane ( i think thats hows its spelt) replacement from power flex, they're not that much more cost wise, will last longer and according to my mechanic alot easier to fit.
I have just had this sorted out on my GT, apparently the OEM rear bush on the front wishbone is sh!t and are prone to wearing and thus causing the strange noises.
I would reccomend not getting an OEM replacement and go for a polyurythane ( i think thats hows its spelt) replacement from power flex, they're not that much more cost wise, will last longer and according to my mechanic alot easier to fit.
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Re: 9n suspension creaking
That's the 1st bush to fail. You'll start to get uneven tyre wear if you leave it... As you drive forward, the worn bush allows more tow out, leading to inside edge wear.
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I used these to replace mine, half price of powerflex and as good if not better quality, used them before with no issues.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Fabia-0 ... 4161449399
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Fabia-0 ... 4161449399
Re: 9n suspension creaking
Are the bushes easy to fit? I'm looking to fit new springs to my 9N soon so might just get them fitted at the same time as mine has a slight creak at the front.
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Re: 9n suspension creaking
I put standard ones on - with standard DIY mechanic-ing tools. NIGHTMARE!!!!!
Evil to access... Had to cut the old ones out with a pad saw (takes ages!) then hammered the new ones in using copious amounts of lubricant. Snag is, you can't get near them to hammer, so I ended up using foot long bits of wood as punches. Note that's bitS ... There's a lot of hammering - the wood disintegrates after a few minutes!
I'd never do them again unless I had access to a hoist, then I'd look at making a press tool (plates, threaded bar) to fit them with.
Though poly are likely to be easier to fit, I had them on the suspension arms of my mk2 'rocco, and the squeaking annoyed me in good weather (they were fine when it was damp out) ... I was out with the quid-shop WD40 every week to shut their racket up.
Evil to access... Had to cut the old ones out with a pad saw (takes ages!) then hammered the new ones in using copious amounts of lubricant. Snag is, you can't get near them to hammer, so I ended up using foot long bits of wood as punches. Note that's bitS ... There's a lot of hammering - the wood disintegrates after a few minutes!
I'd never do them again unless I had access to a hoist, then I'd look at making a press tool (plates, threaded bar) to fit them with.
Though poly are likely to be easier to fit, I had them on the suspension arms of my mk2 'rocco, and the squeaking annoyed me in good weather (they were fine when it was damp out) ... I was out with the quid-shop WD40 every week to shut their racket up.
Re: 9n suspension creaking
The poly bushes press in a lot easier, is guides how to make removal tools using socket, nuts, washers and threaded bar.
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Re: 9n suspension creaking
Just got a mobile mech round fitting both side rear bushes and 35mm lowering springs as we speak for £150, not a bad price i think, considering most garages said £170-£250, just to replace the bushes!!
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Not a bad price as such, still a lot of monies though you putting standard bushes in?
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Re: 9n suspension creaking
I'm considering doing this. Will this set do both front wheels?Bickerton wrote:I used these to replace mine, half price of powerflex and as good if not better quality, used them before with no issues.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Fabia-0 ... 4161449399
Re: 9n suspension creaking
Yup, both bushes on both wishbones. Front ones aren't prone to failure like the rears but may aswell replace as the wishbones are off the car.
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Re: 9n suspension creaking
Had the car for a couple of hours, looks much lower and handles much better too. No more squeaks coming from the front... but (theres always a but) I can hear tiny squeaks now coming from the rear. Somewhat pissed off. It doesn't sound as bad as the fronts did, so I might get them changed around the winter time.