Just a quick note, the previous owner recently replaced these parts as listed if that helps narrow down anything?
New front subframe teardrop mounts
Top and bottom ball joints and wheel bearings on both sides
Just a quick note, the previous owner recently replaced these parts as listed if that helps narrow down anything?
New front subframe teardrop mounts
Top and bottom ball joints and wheel bearings on both sides
To further this, I was told the best way to fix it is to just put a washer in to give it a little more space. The right side is a little lower then the left. That being said I still have to wonder if the suspension or dampers can be adjusted to bring it up rather than a make-shift solution that was suggested by a mechanic.
Anyone any suggestions on what ti give a go?
Never used any washers on the front but I have done so on the back, but only as a temporary measure until I could get new cones.
The washer goes on between the knuckle and the suspension trumpet with the calculation of the rise in height in suspension will be 4 x the thickness of the washer.
Has the car been fitted with Adjusta or Smootha-ride suspension ? if so it could just need adjusting to even it out.
If its standard then it could be one of the rubber cones is more compressed than the other and they may need replaced.
That's what i was thinking, there's been a few bad reports of a bad batch of cones on the mini clan site from various dealersOriginally Posted by Mo
Tell me about it, Mo's now running with her nose in the air and uprated cones, thanks to Mini Master.
..Another thought.. It could be just that the Knuckle joint (under the Rubber suspension donut) on the Driver's side has compressed a wee bit - Probably why you've been told to put a washer in it. If the Driver's side is a wee bit lower, that could explain whyUnless you've got adjustable suspension on it-adjust-a-rides or similar, it can be a pain. It should be easy enough to find out- you should be able to see through the gap in the suspension tower from under the wheel arch - if there are two quite large nuts visible, then it's adjustable. If not then it'll be standard.. The adjustable sets (one variety anyway) can be adjusted easily with a long allen key type tool.
Afraid if it's the standard type, you'll have to beg steal or borrow a cone suspension compressor tool, and that means a bit more effort, separating the ball joints, compressing the spring to get at the knuckle joint. To be fair, if you're going that far, you might as well replace it (actually both sides) rather than just plonking a washer under one side..
It's not life threatening to your Mini, but it's one of those blooming annoying wee things that pops up now and again!
I'm sure there'll be better online guides to help tho! :)
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