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Series leaf spring bushes and shackles worn

Will get worse if left.

Symptoms

Clunks over bumps, wandering on the road, uneven tyre wear and visible movement at the spring eyes.

Likely cause

Worn rubber spring bushes and shackle pins, and seized shackles that stop the springs working.

Suggested fixes

Listed roughly in the order most owners try them.

  1. 1

    Replace the spring bushes and shackles

    Press in new bushes and fit new shackle plates and pins. Tighten with the vehicle on its wheels.

    Difficulty:
    Moderate DIY
    Cost:
    £ (Under about £50 in parts)
  2. 2

    Fit polyurethane bushes

    Last longer than rubber but transmit a little more road noise.

    Difficulty:
    Moderate DIY
    Cost:
    £ (Under about £50 in parts)

This is general guidance gathered from owner experience and workshop practice, not a substitute for a workshop manual or a qualified mechanic. Costs are rough parts-only guides. Brakes, steering and suspension work affects safety, so if in doubt have it checked professionally.

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