Shock absorber lower bush

Shock absorber lower bush was created by tomwrigley

Posted 2 years 7 months ago #198742
Could anyone please tell me why there is so much play in the bottom bolt. There seems to be around 1mm difference between the bush diameter and the securing bolt.
I can't find anything about this anywhere.
Thanks.

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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Shock absorber lower bush

Posted 2 years 7 months ago #198744
:welcome2: On an F or a TF?
Is it a new damper?
Could be that the bolt wasn't replaced when the damper was.
They do wear or corrode over time.

David
:shrug:

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Replied by BruceTF135 on topic Shock absorber lower bush

Posted 2 years 7 months ago #198745
If this is a MG TF, I had the same experience with my car (a 2004 TF). I bought new suspension units and bolts and the bolts were a very loose fit in the bottom bush. I asked here at the time:

https://www.the-t-bar.com/forum/9-mgf-tf-pitstop/94077-tf-play-in-new-rear-bottom-shock-absorber-bush#167697

The answer is that when fitted, the bottom bush is located into the arm it is bolted into. Once assembled and tightened, nothing moves.

Hope this helps.
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