front suspension knocking.... and it aint droplinks...

[brookie]

Guys, I have a knocking/tapping from the lower front drivers side coil spring, it appears the lower rubber "seat" that the spring sits in has perished, so the spring keeps knocking the metal mount that houses it. You can see where it has metal on metal contact. The drop links have been replaced. Has anyone changed these, or does anyone know how to? I assume its a job with a coil spring compressor? Any ideas on where to get the rubbers or a compatible match?

Thanks!

Mark.

[g8dhe]

The part numbers are here, GA2A340A3A 340A3 SEAT,RUBBER-LOWER;
http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... no=.html#9

[brookie]

The part numbers are here, GA2A340A3A 340A3 SEAT,RUBBER-LOWER;
http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... no=.html#9

Cheers! I'll try mazda for a laugh! I wonder if its a compatible part elsewhere... Thanks for that.

[teenmal]

The part numbers are here, GA2A340A3A 340A3 SEAT,RUBBER-LOWER;
http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... no=.html#9

Cheers! I'll try mazda for a laugh! I wonder if its a compatible part elsewhere... Thanks for that.

Mazda or a good Motor Factor should be able to supply the rubbers.The part number is common to the Mazda 626 and the MX6.

Cheers..

[brookie]

Many thanks guys, I'll pay my local motor factors a visit on Monday, they're always good at getting a sensible priced part.

Regards,

Mark.

[Northern Bongolow]

check the bottom ball joint.

[brookie]

Job done! After some jiggery-pokery with an old rubber car mat and a crowbar, I managed to get some rubber under the lower spring to silence it and its worked! Mind you, I don't know how long for...

Cheers for your help and suggestions guys.

Regards,

Mark.