suspension problems on f50

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hemhem71
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I have a 02 q45 Ive had for about a 18 months car has gave me nothing but problems it started with the rear suspension bottoming out so I took it in to the dealer and replaced the rear springs then i the shocks and struts and still have the same problem.And I still hear a clunking noise coming from the front of the car when going over speed humps or just hitting little bumps.Then I switched out the oem 17"s to oem 18 alloy and my tire pressure light comes on after thirty miles or so and wont read pressure.


maxnix
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So tell us about your tension rod bearings.

Presume you replaced all the rubber in back when you replaced the shocks?

Wheels have transmitters I believe for tire pressure montior. Dealer should have moved them over from the old to the new wheels and registered them with the on board computer.

hemhem71
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what tension rod bearings are you referring to?I did not replace any rubber just back shocks and front struts. I didn't know about anything else.Does the dealer only have access to the board computer or is there another way I can do it?

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The only ones in front.

If he didn't replace the rubber bumpstops/shock covers or the front strut bearings, he didn't do a complete job.

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BUSHINGS! NOT BEARINGS (tension rods)

Anyway, your problem could also be related to some sway bar end linksin the front, thats also pretty common. I wouldnt think that bushings would be shot that bad yet... After 5 years they are compromised but i cant think theyd be done for.


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