Is this the source of my suspension movement/clonk ? pics

Mangizmo · 2nd February 2018, 12:13

Have some movement in the front drive when accelerating, can feel a looseness and a bit of a clonk when I accelerate, I raised the front on ramps, had a look with a torch and the only thing I can see is this, doesn't look right to me, that rubber bush thingy on both sides looks knackered.....am I on the right tracks, if so whats the solution ?[IMG]

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Mike Noc · 2nd February 2018, 12:41

Yep those bushes have had it.

Whilst it is jacked up get a crowbar to check for any play in the lower arm inner and outer balljoints, the anti roll bar bushes and the droplink rod ends - levering them up and down will soon show if they are good to go or on the way out.

Number 6 · 2nd February 2018, 12:42

That is absolutley Frigged Get a replacement from DMGR good quality and a good price.

there are various How to's to do the job,I recently did mine fairly straight forward but can be a bit fiddley when lining the holes up again to get the bolts in..

Mangizmo · 2nd February 2018, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Yep that bush has had it.

Whilst it is jacked up get a crowbar to check for any play in the lower arm inner and outer balljoints, the anti roll bar bushes and the droplink rod ends - levering them up and down will soon show if they are good to go or on the way out..

Lower arm inner and outer balljoints and droplinkrod ends were sorted at the last MOT, how much labour should I expect to pay for this repair just so I can get an idea, also, have a journey to make tomorrow, would you drive this ? it drives OK but its noticeable on acceleration

Mangizmo · 2nd February 2018, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 6

That is absolutley Frigged Get a replacement from DMGR good quality and a good price.

there are various How to's to do the job,I recently did mine fairly straight forward but can be a bit fiddley when lining the holes up again to get the bolts in..

What is the part actually called? also, I have a 120 mile round trip planned tomorrow, OK to drive or not ??

Mike Noc · 2nd February 2018, 12:51

It is the rear bush for the front lower arm.

As to driving it each to their own, but it wouldn't bother me - the arm is still captive so it can't go anywhere.

Can't help you with costs I'm afraid.

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Mangizmo · 2nd February 2018, 13:04

That was my thoughts, as you say, it cant go anywhere it just moves a bit, I will do the job myself next week and order the parts today.....thanks for your help, I have lost count of the amount of times this forum has helped me :-)

DMGRS · 2nd February 2018, 13:06

As above, you'll be fine driving it - thankfully it's a very good 'fail safe' design.
We have Genuine MG bushes here:
Front Lower Arm Bushes - Genuine MG

It's a bit of a pig of a job (just being honest!) but DIY-able with some grunt.

Good luck.

Mangizmo · 2nd February 2018, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMGRS

As above, you'll be fine driving it - thankfully it's a very good 'fail safe' design.
We have Genuine MG bushes here:
Front Lower Arm Bushes - Genuine MG

It's a bit of a pig of a job (just being honest!) but DIY-able with some grunt.

Good luck.

BRILLIANT, parts ordered, many thanks for a great response V

Mangizmo · 2nd February 2018, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mangizmo

BRILLIANT, parts ordered, many thanks for a great response V

A previous poster described this as the "rear" bush, these are described as "front", I assume this is the right part ?

2nd February 2018, 12:13	#1
Mangizmo Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnstaple Posts: 764 Thanks: 154 Thanked 235 Times in 127 Posts	Is this the source of my suspension movement/clonk ? pics Have some movement in the front drive when accelerating, can feel a looseness and a bit of a clonk when I accelerate, I raised the front on ramps, had a look with a torch and the only thing I can see is this, doesn't look right to me, that rubber bush thingy on both sides looks knackered.....am I on the right tracks, if so whats the solution ?[IMG]post4 by Mangizmo Brean, on Flickr[/IMG][IMG]post3 by Mangizmo Brean, on Flickr[/IMG][IMG]post2 by Mangizmo Brean, on Flickr[/IMG][IMG]post1 by Mangizmo Brean, on Flickr[/IMG] Last edited by Mangizmo; 2nd February 2018 at 12:16..

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Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	That is absolutley Frigged Get a replacement from DMGR good quality and a good price. there are various How to's to do the job,I recently did mine fairly straight forward but can be a bit fiddley when lining the holes up again to get the bolts in.. __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!" Last edited by Number 6; 2nd February 2018 at 12:44..

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2nd February 2018, 12:41	#2
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,550 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Yep those bushes have had it. Whilst it is jacked up get a crowbar to check for any play in the lower arm inner and outer balljoints, the anti roll bar bushes and the droplink rod ends - levering them up and down will soon show if they are good to go or on the way out.

2nd February 2018, 13:04	#7
Mangizmo Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnstaple Posts: 764 Thanks: 154 Thanked 235 Times in 127 Posts	That was my thoughts, as you say, it cant go anywhere it just moves a bit, I will do the job myself next week and order the parts today.....thanks for your help, I have lost count of the amount of times this forum has helped me :-)