'95 1.8 non-hydractive - Xantia suspension

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Tue 15 Feb 2011 22:28
'95 1.8 non-hydractive - Xantia suspension - StevieM

Folks,


'95 non-hydractive.
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I have just changed 4 x corner spheres, as ride was becoming harder.
Accu one last changed 2005, and anti-sink 2009.
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Despite this, I can really still feel every bump in the road.
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There is a stark difference between how it's been in the past having changed the spheres (superb ride), and now.
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Have exercised up/down to full extent a few times....LHM level is at top mark at highest position.
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Did full filter/reservoir clean/Hydraflushing system 2009, and has recond pump fitted last year.
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If anyone has ANY ideas as to what I can try, I would really appreciate it.
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Many Tks, Steve

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Tue 15 Feb 2011 22:50
'95 1.8 non-hydractive - Xantia suspension - Peter.N.

Hi Steve

Firstly are you sure you have the correct spheres, double check on the numbers, if you still have the old ones compare the size of the orifice with the new and make sure they are both the same size. Try bouncing each corner, you should have 4" - 6" of vertical movement, if not that also would indicate incorrect spheres, you should have movement on each corner, if one is solid that would indicate a failed sphere diaphragm. I suspect you may have been supplied with hydractive spheres. I have 'comfort' spheres on my XMs and they give a much softer ride.

Peter

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