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Micha
08-01-2011, 16:25
:DHi Guys,

Greetings from sunny South Wales! I'm new to this forum, currently driving a 02 plate Nissan Terrano 2 SVE that I've owned for nearly 3 years. Great to drive on and off road, with plenty of oomph.

An issue that I've recently been encountering recently that is really flummoxing me. I've been having to frequently change the front anti-roll bar link arms including bushes due to them becoming knackered. 3 times I've replaced them with regular motor factor parts and 3 weeks ago forking out at my local Nissan parts centre for genuine parts. I have noticed today that the nearside link seems to be missing it's top bushes and 'knocking' as I drive over speed humps. The truck is never seriously off roaded, and has not been off road since the new anti-roll bar links were fitted.

Please help as I am very frustrated!

Regards, Micha.
extreme-4x4
08-01-2011, 16:32
ahhh there is a fix for that boyo . what part of south wales you in
maybe one of us could sort it for you
lacroupade
08-01-2011, 16:52
:DHi Guys,

Greetings from sunny South Wales! I'm new to this forum, currently driving a 02 plate Nissan Terrano 2 SVE that I've owned for nearly 3 years. Great to drive on and off road, with plenty of oomph.

An issue that I've recently been encountering recently that is really flummoxing me. I've been having to frequently change the front anti-roll bar link arms including bushes due to them becoming knackered. 3 times I've replaced them with regular motor factor parts and 3 weeks ago forking out at my local Nissan parts centre for genuine parts. I have noticed today that the nearside link seems to be missing it's top bushes and 'knocking' as I drive over speed humps. The truck is never seriously off roaded, and has not been off road since the new anti-roll bar links were fitted.

Please help as I am very frustrated!

Regards, Micha.

I can only assume you have fitted them incorrectly, cos theres nothing I can think of that would cause that otherwise.

As Colin says, tell us where you are and one of us could have a look?
Micha
08-01-2011, 18:10
I can only assume you have fitted them incorrectly, cos theres nothing I can think of that would cause that otherwise.

As Colin says, tell us where you are and one of us could have a look?

Cheers Guys,

I am in Newport, but willing to travel. The links and bushes have been fitted by a mechanic that I have used for quite a while and have had no previous issues with. A fresh approach to the problem with your kind offer may be just the tonic.
rustic
08-01-2011, 18:28
I have fitted 2 sets in 16 years, so they do last when correctly fitted.:thumb2
Micha
08-01-2011, 19:09
I have fitted 2 sets in 16 years, so they do last when correctly fitted.:thumb2

Cracking advice and offers so far Chaps,

May have to have a stern word with my mechanic, or dust off my overalls. The original links were changed by my 'tame mech' and haven't been the same since. I don't understand how they can be incorrecly fitted. I think that I will wait for Lacroupade and Extreme 4x4 to lend their expertise.
zippy656
08-01-2011, 19:29
Welcome Micha..

both extream and Lacroupade know there anti-roll bar link arm from there onions..
Micha
08-01-2011, 20:46
Welcome Micha..

both extream and Lacroupade know there anti-roll bar link arm from there onions..

Hi Zippy,

Will be paying my £10 when I finish work at 10pm. Work computer will not let me do paypal thingy. Will pm you ASAP.

TTFN,

Micha.
extreme-4x4
08-01-2011, 20:47
im nearest. im near neath . 30 mins drive for you , bur i'll get em sorted for you. i got mine to do at the same time and sort the torsion bars

get your parts from milners 4x4

http://www.milneroffroad.com/categories.asp?cID=11320

could even double up on the order and share the post cost ...
Micha
08-01-2011, 20:50
Hi Extreme, that was quick!!!

Do you recommend poly bushes? I have previously fitted them to another car, and they were fab!

Micha
11redrex
08-01-2011, 20:56
what's the fix then ? I just replaced one of mine (properly I hope)
extreme-4x4
08-01-2011, 20:56
whatever you prefer. i like standard soft with some give . but up to you
extreme-4x4
08-01-2011, 20:57
what's the fix then ? I just replaced one of mine (properly I hope)


do you live in wales ???? :augie

pmsl
11redrex
08-01-2011, 21:03
do you live in wales ???? :augie

pmsl

Funny :rolleyes:

Just had a look at the workshop download, I assume the fix is the extra bits that got fitted when replacing the links ? I haven't got bump stops, but at least I know what that rusty metal patch was on the wishbone. Thought someone had welded it on :doh

You know, they only check the bushes on the MOT ? So if they're not there they can't check them. My old mazda had 3 out of 4 arb link bushes missing and it failed on the remaining one being perished :confused:
extreme-4x4
08-01-2011, 21:10
Funny :rolleyes:

Just had a look at the workshop download, I assume the fix is the extra bits that got fitted when replacing the links ? I haven't got bump stops, but at least I know what that rusty metal patch was on the wishbone. Thought someone had welded it on :doh

You know, they only check the bushes on the MOT ? So if they're not there they can't check them. My old mazda had 3 out of 4 arb link bushes missing and it failed on the remaining one being perished :confused:


incorrect. but obviously dependent on who you take it to

it'll drive nice with all the dits in the right place and prevent wear on more expensive parts. trust me i've tried it with just enough to keep it drivable and it dont last very long at all . before you get big repair billls
Micha
08-01-2011, 21:20
I've got the bump-stops on the wishbones, but the rubbers above the wishbones (on the nearside link) is missing causing a 'knocking' when going over speed humps, pot holes (lots around here). A bit strange as I was having the previous problems with the offside. Thanks Extreme, soft bushes it is then.
11redrex
08-01-2011, 21:23
Do the fix or they'll just go again....
Micha
08-01-2011, 21:26
Do the fix or they'll just go again....

Hi Redrex,

What's the fix?
extreme-4x4
08-01-2011, 21:34
ok well you need to clean off the old jagged edges where the old drop links pulled there way through. (this is the important bit )

then depending on how bad the holes are you put your drop link on and starting from the top

washer
bush
washer
through the wishbone
washer
bush
washer
lock nut

now if you have a really big hole in the wishbone use thicker washers either side of the wishbone
Micha
08-01-2011, 21:48
ok well you need to clean off the old jagged edges where the old drop links pulled there way through. (this is the important bit )

then depending on how bad the holes are you put your drop link on and starting from the top

washer
bush
washer
through the wishbone
washer
bush
washer
lock nut

now if you have a really big hole in the wishbone use thicker washers either side of the wishbone
Understand that Extreme....but....The drop link has not snapped, just the top rubbers missing. I will check the holes through the wishbone as when they have previously failed possibly elongating the holes (as happened to the offside). Once that I have finished work, I will pay my £10, fully join the club and pm you for some more info. May possibly take you up on your kind offer and journey to deepest Neath.

Cheers Micha.
zippy656
08-01-2011, 22:19
pics are called for me thinks...
extreme-4x4
08-01-2011, 22:20
like i have time for pics lol

and to add sometimes it pays to weld the tougher washers in place
makeitfit
09-01-2011, 11:58
and to add sometimes it pays to weld the tougher washers in place
What he said :thumb2
The top bush(rubber) has probably dissintegrated and now adourns the tarmac somewhere:lol
It's also worth checking while your there, the steering idler and ball joints. The near side is prone to wear anyway and could be compounding issues:rolleyes:
Micha
09-01-2011, 15:23
What he said :thumb2
The top bush(rubber) has probably dissintegrated and now adourns the tarmac somewhere:lol
It's also worth checking while your there, the steering idler and ball joints. The near side is prone to wear anyway and could be compounding issues:rolleyes:
One of the top nearside rubbers is still intact, but not looking too clever. The lower one(s) below wishbone seems to be there, but haven't thoroughly checked (just a quick finger in the work carpark-steady now!). Will have a good look tomorrow and perhaps post some snaps. This thing called afternoon shifts keep getting in the way.