A Little Suspension Help Please

[ryan120d]

I've just bought a 57 plate 120d, I'm more than happy with it and had one before.

When I put my foot down in a left hand bend the car really tries to lose control. I feel a little wobble. Feels like the rear back suspension..... Also when I put my foot down in a straight line and hit slight bumps in the road it feels like the back bounces and the orange traction light flashes......

I bought the car at a good price and I don't mind spending a little to correct it. I just prefer to know if you guys know what it could be?????

I don't want a garage making it up and charging me a fortune.........

Thanks

[ryan120d]

Wow active site..............

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Wow active site..............

Thanks! :rolleyes: :P

Replace the suspension bushes... Polys if you can afford it ;)

[ryan120d]

Ok. Do I do that on both sides and how much should I accept as a fair price .....

Also I've been advised to have the wheels balanced to be sure.... Does this sound about right???

Thanks

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Wheels balanced??? Only needed if you have vibration above 50mph...

Always do both sides matey ;)

As for cost, many good kits on ebay

[ryan120d]

Nope no vibrations so I guess I'm fine there. I've been looking at there are many different bushes..... Rear anti roll then different ones for the diff etch etc etc. which ones am I looking for. Plus even the poly ones look to be around £100 which is no drama

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Full kit would work out cheaper than pairs and well worth it if you're keeping the car... Fitted correctly, you wouldn't need to replace again, they'll last 4 or 5 times longer than stock ones ;)

The order I would buy/fit first if I just bought in pairs would be:

Suspension (upper/lower/outer (All basically))

Anti-Roll bar (All)

Diff carrier (All)