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    Non-member TNT ANDY's Avatar
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    Mini Rear suspension

    Rightyho!

    Got me an 03 Cooper S which when 4 up, the rear arches rub. Ive got near 100k miles on her. Do springs become worn or is this a common thing with shocks wearing out? Has anyone else had this type of problemo?

    Stotty

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    Re: Mini Rear suspension

    Quote Originally Posted by TNT ANDY View Post
    Rightyho!

    Got me an 03 Cooper S which when 4 up, the rear arches rub. Ive got near 100k miles on her. Do springs become worn or is this a common thing with shocks wearing out? Has anyone else had this type of problemo?

    Stotty
    this could be why?


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    Re: Mini Rear suspension

    Quote Originally Posted by Sparkie View Post
    this could be why?



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    Re: Mini Rear suspension

    Lmao

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    Re: Mini Rear suspension

    LOL Sparky you Fooker - 'Tag a Buddy' my arse.

    And what's that blanked out at the bottom, a knob end perhaps?

    And for your information, I left those 'chicks' (where I found them in Essex, you geeza!

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    Re: Mini Rear suspension

    if it sits normal unloaded I'd look at the bump stops, or as Sparkie suggested, lighter friends

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