stuart_g
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| posted on 19/10/09 at 06:39 AM |
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Squeeky shock
I have Westfield standard adjustable shocks on my car and one of the rears is very squeeky.
If I back the rebound adjuster off completely it is ok but the more I wind it in the squeekier it gets. The shocks have a lot of adjustment and I need
it on the 8th click in from fully wound out but even there it sounds like I have a cage full of budgies in the boot.
Is there anything that can be done or is it a case of replacing it?
It looks like it will come apart but not having done this before I'm a bit unsure what to look for. I guess the problem is with the valve but
don't know how to fix. Can anyone help?
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Dingz
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| posted on 19/10/09 at 07:12 AM |
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Might be just the spring rubbing on the body of the shocker, check the spring is sitting centrally. if it is still rubbing try a little grease on the
shocker tube.
Phoned the local ramblers club today, but the bloke who answered just
went on and on.
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 19/10/09 at 07:14 AM |
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Hi Stuart,
Without hearing the noise its difficult to be sure. It could be the bushings squeeking but this is unlikely as they are only moving a few degrees. To
eliminate these spray some WD40 on the bushes and try again.
Another possibility is that the wiper seal has dried out and is squeeking as the rod moves. Again, eliminate with WD40.
Lastly, and unfortunately the most probable is hydraulic noise at the adjuster mechanism. The fact that the noise increases with the damping level
would suggest this. If this is the case then it's a strip down job. I don't know the Westfield shock so I can't help you here.
I'd suggest it goes back to the manufacturer as eliminating this type of problem demands a pretty intimate knowledge of the specific shock.
Good luck,
Mike
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stuart_g
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| posted on 19/10/09 at 06:59 PM |
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It is the shock itself. If I take the spring off hold the shock in a vice and move the piston in and out the noise is there.
I guess I'll have to speak to Westfield and see if they can sort it.
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