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Mine's squeaked since I had about 20K on the clock, but I may notice it more due to the amount of "top-down motoring" I do. It definitely seems...
Nope, everything suspension-wise is stock. I've never bothered to upgrade any of those components because the Cooper S cabrio is actually already...
I have a cabrio so there are not rear hatch fittings... :)
Could be the sway bar bushings I suppose... Since I have to pull the entire bar out to renew the grease it sounds like, is there value in...
Bone-stock sway bars and suspension components throughout. Where are the lube points on the OEM suspension? I was hoping the Haynes book would...
(((Posted this in Suspension mods as well, but I know we have solid technicians here and this really isn't a MOD question...))) Both my 05...
Both my 05 cabrio and Amy's 04 hardtop are squeaky as HELL lately... mainly when going over bumps. Not noticing any issues w/ rebound, pulling,...
Northend Wrench on Indianola... Great guys IMHO.
Signed. I don't run a front plate (well, I DO... a Euro-style unit printed to match my Ohio plate) and I almost NEVER get hassled, but I won't...
Amy's blue '04 needs a dent pulled out of the hatch - sign us up for one.
I miss that thing... it could climb over rocks bigger than a Volkswagon... BUS!
Yep, that was me. :)
Suspension up-front is rebuilt but I hit a snag with the block - probably needs new rings, possibly a whole re-build (hopefully not). Will advise...
Between the 100-degree temps and power outages, needless to say, this was low-down on my priority list. Doesn't help that every step incurs...
I got it, thanks guys...
Finally, an update! Front suspension is cleaned, re-painted, and rebuilt. Pics: Front wheel bearings, cleaned up and ready for re-packing:...
Good point re: re-adjusting them... Maybe I'll go the extra mile and lap them in. The variability in the knuckle cap IS making it a BEYOTCH to...
FYI - in case anyone's interested, here's a rebuild video on this very subject: Miniaddicts TV Ball Joint fitting - YouTube Interestingly...
Haynes says install the lock washer THEN the shims, then the swivel pin/nut cap - are you saying the opposite? Also, 7Ent. says that they...
UPDATE: 7 Enterprises (my favorite place for parts and advice), tells me that their mechanics set the pins "tight enough that they can barely be...