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Anyone know about 306 Hdi's? (Suspension)

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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Default Anyone know about 306 Hdi's? (Suspension)

Got her one a while back, and too be honest i'm a bit concerned about how low the front suspension sits.

Ain't had a proper look yet, but is it fairly common on these due to excess weight of the diesel lump? Rear doesn't seem great either but I think that'll be a exchange beam (not looking forward to doing that job!)

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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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No common probs with front, maybe lowered, maybe cracked springs?

Rear subframe mounts go easy, does it make knocking noises in reverse over bumps? and rear arm bearing are common, water get past seals fuking bearings and stubs that arms pivot on.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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As above... Try pug306.net

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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Does tend to knock going over bumps, and even when going round a corner mate. She had it on her previous one too.

Are they an easy fix? I.e Something i could do myself? (Not totally stupid, but do need to think about things! lol)

As for the front, i think i'll just get some front springs and see what happens!

Back is more concerning at the mo though

2000 model BTW
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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Get a pic up? more than likely been lowered, torsion bar dropped on the back, and front springs changed.. ?
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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the springs are common to break on 306's my Dturbo snapped a spring

for the rear, te beam bushed are proned to going makes it knock alot

and ofcourse the beams seize too
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