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[omega3000]

Whats the purpose of the drop links , i have tyre wear on both outside edges of the front tyres ...Also the usual clunk over speed bumps and pot holes so im going to replace the drop links and see if that cures the clunking . Will fitting the new drop links cure any tyre wear or is that a different problem to look at 

[Agemo]

Hmmm, I thought the droplinks transferred the "stiffness" of the anti-roll bar to the rest of the suspension. I hope someone will clarify. This stops the car wallowing in corners. The clunking is probably droplinks, but the tyre wear sounds like camber. Have you checked it?

[RobG]

Hmmm, I thought the droplinks transferred the "stiffness" of the anti-roll bar to the rest of the suspension. I hope someone will clarify. This stops the car wallowing in corners. The clunking is probably droplinks, but the tyre wear sounds like camber. Have you checked it?

Near enough. When you turn left the car will naturally lean to the right, so the right side link pushes down on the end of the antirollbar,this downforce is transferred through the antirollbar which then pushes down on the left hand side to keep the car from rolling to far, turn right and you get the opposite

[dbug]

Wear to inner edges front tyres usually camber our, outer edges needs geocheck (excess toe in?)

[omega3000]

Hmmm, I thought the droplinks transferred the "stiffness" of the anti-roll bar to the rest of the suspension. I hope someone will clarify. This stops the car wallowing in corners. The clunking is probably droplinks, but the tyre wear sounds like camber. Have you checked it?

Near enough. When you turn left the car will naturally lean to the right, so the right side link pushes down on the end of the antirollbar,this downforce is transferred through the antirollbar which then pushes down on the left hand side to keep the car from rolling to far, turn right and you get the opposite

That would be why the car seems to wallow and roll too much , I noticed the front wishbones have been replaced and thinking they never bothered having the tracking done afterwards 

[feeutfo]

Drop link wear has no affect on handling or tyre wear. They just knock, the slightest play will be heard through the chassis.

Jack BOTH sides of the car onto stands, to unload the roll bar. Then wiggle the roll bar by the bottom drop link ball joint. You'll feel any play there.

Tyre wear will be a set up issue, if there are no faults or play elsewhere. While the car is jacked is a good time to check all other joints, most of which also knock in one way or another.

[feeutfo]

Ps, excess roll sounds like a shock issue. Are they original?

Although Elites are very soft and do roll about in a ponderous manor.

[omega3000]

Ps, excess roll sounds like a shock issue. Are they original?

Although Elites are very soft and do roll about in a ponderous manor.

Its not excessive roll , i did replace the anti-roll bar bushes a month back thinking it was them that were causing the knock ... on an old carlton i had it was making the same knocking noises so i changed the roll bar bushes and it stopped all the knocking . Not so on the mig as the knocking is still there so will replace the drop links and see how it goes .

[symes]

jack mya car up and pull on spring-top bearing may be shot also outer tyre wear can be fast cornering lot of weight changeing direction in a miggie-my camber an tracking is spot on yet front tyres wear on outside-mind you i thrash it like a loon

[feeutfo]

jack mya car up and pull on spring-top bearing may be shot also outer tyre wear can be fast cornering lot of weight changeing direction in a miggie-my camber an tracking is spot on yet front tyres wear on outside-mind you i thrash it like a loon

In that case you might need -1.20 or more

[symes]

yeh could spend ages playin with camber gauges but to be honest mate cars fine its me that needs to change-too used to the saloon i had.

[omega3000]

jack mya car up and pull on spring-top bearing may be shot also outer tyre wear can be fast cornering lot of weight changeing direction in a miggie-my camber an tracking is spot on yet front tyres wear on outside-mind you i thrash it like a loon

The tyres were like it when i bought it so dont know how the last owner drove it , had the clunk/clank since i had it but seems to be getting worse 
Exactly the same sound as an anti roll bar bush "chatter chatter" over bumps ....missus said is the engine falling out so i said i dont know why dont you have a look when we get back and ill make the tea 

[symes]

ah ha bet you havent checked top bearings? can make hell of a noise when cornering/braking

[omega3000]

ah ha bet you havent checked top bearings? can make hell of a noise when cornering/braking

No not checked them yet , cant feel anything through the steering its just a noise you can hear ....dont think its a spring but will have a check of some more things tomorrow now i have the wheel bolts loose 

[symes]

with front end up in air try pulling suspension leg up-if loose its ya bearings mate.