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ln1gaw

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Since: Feb 09, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 11:14 am
Post subject: Front suspension
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Dear all,

I've noticed the front O/S suspension sagging on my 1978 Mini Clubman so
that the tyre is only about 3CM from the wheel arch. Could someone please
tell me how best to fix this?

Cheers,

Albert

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Chris Bolus

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Since: Feb 16, 2007
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:55 am
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On Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:14:03 -0400, "ln1gaw" <albertswift RemoveThis @hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Dear all,
>
>I've noticed the front O/S suspension sagging on my 1978 Mini Clubman so
>that the tyre is only about 3CM from the wheel arch. Could someone please
>tell me how best to fix this?
>
>Cheers,
>
>Albert

Could be lots of things, but a collapsed suspension cone may be one
suspect. A 1978 car like mine is probably more than overdue for a set of
cones - Somerford Mini have the best prices I've seen.

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Regards, Chris (Please take out my car to reply by plain text email)
---1967 Riley Elf----1978 Mini 1000----1979 Ford Capri---
-----1957 Standard 8--------1972 Mini Clubman estate-----
-----1966 Triumph Herald Estate----1965 Hillman Minx-----

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Anthony

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:56 pm
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ln1gaw wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I've noticed the front O/S suspension sagging on my 1978 Mini Clubman so
> that the tyre is only about 3CM from the wheel arch. Could someone please
> tell me how best to fix this?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Albert
>

Another thing it could be is the nylon cup in the arm has worn through,
this will cause a drop and often a squeak when going over bumps

-anthony
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Rob94

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Since: Oct 06, 2004
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:55 pm
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ln1gaw wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> I've noticed the front O/S suspension sagging on my 1978 Mini Clubman so
> that the tyre is only about 3CM from the wheel arch. Could someone please
> tell me how best to fix this?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Albert
>

The nylon cup and ball need replacing.
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