The Car Talk Thread

[KrazyG]

No. Is that the big spring looking thing? What should I be looking for?

It's the big Spring behind the wheel.
It's easier to take the wheel off, it could be broken at 8yrs old that would be my first check point.
You need to be looking for cracks, but with the car jacked up and wheel off any damage will be obvious.

 

[BarnBuster]

No. Is that the big spring looking thing? What should I be looking for?

And if it is broken, you probably should replace them both and maybe the shocks when you're back there too. prolly pretty cheap on the aftermarket, just get a name brand. You doing it yourself?

 

[KrazyG]

and if it is broken you probably should replace them both and maybe the shocks when you're back there too. prolly pretty cheap on the aftermarket, just get a name brand. You doing it yourself?

Tbh performance parts are only a fraction more expensive and better engineered. You can get them in standard O.E spec, just built to last!
Upgrade all four corners and enjoy what Scoobies can really do!

 

[BudmanTX]

No. Is that the big spring looking thing? What should I be looking for?

they are gonna look similiar to these mate

one is prolly broke, or the mount on that side is gone

 

[BudmanTX]

i have to add, it's always a good rule of thumb to do them in pairs btw, js

 

[BarnBuster]

I've had pretty good luck getting quality parts from Summit Racing and RockAuto. Just make sure of your part numbers from RA. I've got 4 springs and shocks/struts waiting to go on my Nissan, lol.

 

[BudmanTX]

i use rockauto as just a crossover, cause of where i work....so...., been looking for an early MB part # crossover lately, so i can see what's what..

 

[torontoke]

I think if it was a shock or spring you would have felt or heard it before noticing the car is uneven.
Could be more air in one side or parked on a sloping driveway.
Sometimes the obvious small things get overlooked

 

[neosapien]

Thats probably it. I googled it and it doesn't look like something I would want to attempt by myself. I measured it scientifically, with my finger, and it's definitely sitting atleast 1 or 2 knuckles lower than the other side. Looks expensive. Dammit.

 

[cannabineer]

Thats probably it. I googled it and it doesn't look like something I would want to attempt by myself. I measured it scientifically, with my finger, and it's definitely sitting atleast 1 or 2 knuckles lower than the other side. Looks expensive. Dammit.

You need to use a more scientific finger. A more scientific finger could save you money.

 

[drolove]

Hello friends!

 

[BarnBuster]

Hello friends!

WB!

 

[ANC]

Suspension place would probably diagnose it for free.
I drive like 70 kilos for the expertise of one guy in Milnerton.
I've never seen such astute powers of observation when it comes to what goes under a car.

 

[drolove]

WB!

Thanks BB! Been AWHILE! Everyone still alive around here? lol

 

[ANC]

I think we all died during Y2k

 

[drolove]

lol trying to catch back up with some of you guys. Been a few years I think since I had been on. Kinda just vanished one day lol.
Ended up moving and having a lot of crazy stuff going on where I couldn't grow for awhile. Still not actually...Started my own Performance Auto shop and have been so busy I rarely get time to do anything anymore. I have a big "RIU" on my whiteboard here at work to remind me to check in with you guys and say what up haha

 

[The Outdoorsman 101]

* A lot of amateurs wont be able to handle that 0-60. Sounds fun

 

[playallnite]

Porsche 935 K-4,1000 horsepower twin turbo

 

[BarnBuster]

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[ANC]

Why would you want bullet shield off sometimes?