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[brian36]

good day to all,
excuse my lack of mechanical knowledge but have a wee and annoying problem with my omega b elite.
when i go over a pothole or large matchstick i get a real thud from front ,the springs seem fine as do shockers  i did the simple push down on bonnet thing, strange thing is front goes over with a thud but back goes no probs could this be wishbones? would appreciate your views and best place to get the parts, many thanks

[Broomies Mate]

Check all suspension components.

Wishbones
Drop Links
Track Rod's (and Track Rod Ends)
Steering Connection
Steering Idler

You'll probably find play in one or more of these components.

[RobG]

Droplinks mate. Easy enough to change 15mins each side, price varies from £8-15 each

[RobG]

Droplinks just to left of centre in this pic. Long black arm with balljoint either end http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1219190177

[dbr]

good day to all,
excuse my lack of mechanical knowledge but have a wee and annoying problem with my omega b elite.
when i go over a pothole or large matchstick i get a real thud from front ,the springs seem fine as do shockers  i did the simple push down on bonnet thing, strange thing is front goes over with a thud but back goes no probs could this be wishbones? would appreciate your views and best place to get the parts, many thanks

Could be, also  look for strange tyre wear. Mine did the inside edge.   Got mine from Andrew Page

[brian36]

thanks to all will get track rod ends a nd drop links etc checked while on can you clarify is the company mentioned by many vauxparts www.vauxcentre.co.uk ? thanks

[tidla]

drop link check. just to add in case no ones mentioned it. jack on the cross beam/centre so both wheels are off the ground (level in the air) or on the ground if using a pit/ramps

[brian36]

ok thanks will check tomorrow cheers