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 Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 12:55 pm |
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Hi,
My car is:
Peugeot 206 1.4 SW Estate 2004 (2003 Body)
The other car, I went over a speed bump quite slowly (5mph-) and when the rear went over I heard a massive bang (I think tow bar hit the speed bump) and after checking visually Drivers side is sitting low and wheel isn't straight.
Jack the car up and swap wheels over incase it's wheel/tyre but still same problem. Inspected parts of the car and cant find anything wrong and wondered if anyone had any views on the matter. Did get some squeeking couple days before this bang which I thought new shock was going to be needed but cant find anything wrong with them. After jacking the car back to the ground the wheel is still not straight but took car for a drive and it is remaining at normal height.
Thank you
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 12:57 pm |
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Got to be a spring!! Any pics?
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 1:00 pm |
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I can get a photo for you, give me 5 minutes however sorry if I'm daft as i'm not mechanically minded but I did not know the Peugeot had springs on the rear.
Thanks
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 1:20 pm |
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 3:38 pm |
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from what I see,I think you have a problem with the shocks,take the wheel off,and take a look on how it's ,it might be blown,and all the oil is out
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Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 3:45 pm |
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Looks like rear shock has gone. Jack it uP and have a look. I wouldnt recommend drivIng like that.
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Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 4:09 am |
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After jacking the rear of the car, the passenger side looks as if it has been replaced not long ago but the drivers side looks abit rusty but either has leaking oil and not totally depressed.
Before I order a new set, could it not be the rear axle?
Thanks
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Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 4:55 am |
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I'm not to sure if the shock would cause the car to drop as on my 180 I ran with no shocks on the back for 1 day and the didnt drop at all! I know the SW uses the rear axle set up as the 180
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Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 7:44 am |
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| Dan- wrote: |
| I'm not to sure if the shock would cause the car to drop as on my 180 I ran with no shocks on the back for 1 day and the didnt drop at all! I know the SW uses the rear axle set up as the 180 |
There would be so much strain on the torsion bars. I would remove the shock absorber and see what condition its in.
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Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 12:23 pm |
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A broken rear shock should not affect ride height or angle of the wheel. I am not saying the shock is good but that will not be the cause of low ride height or wheel being out of align.
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Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 5:17 pm |
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I'd jack it up and wheel off then go from there. Could be the stub pin, which peugeot no longer sell.
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