Im after a part

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 05 Feb 2010, 20:27

KevMayer wrote:I called a Citroen dealer today and he quoted £403 incl vat for a rear ram part no. 509004.

Yep, that's it. £403.

Be prepared for a long wait though, mine's on back-order until the 22nd of the month.

I wonder if you could fix the balljoint from an otherwise scrap ram Kev?

KevMayer · Unread post by **KevMayer** » 06 Feb 2010, 10:45

It would be great if I could change the top ball joint on my rear ram.

What i've noticed is that I get a strange sensation from the back whenever I drive over a speed bump. It feels like the rear left wheel takes all the load and the rear right appears to sink slightly. Almost like I'm riding on 3 wheels. I assume that this is the 1/8" play in the ball joint coming into effect and the anti roll isn't taking effect straight away. Other than that I don't realy notice anything when driving or cornering.

I think the ball joint is removable from memory. So, one from a scrap ram would be good.

I'll haveto remove the ram and take a look. I've had the rear ram off once already and it was'nt much of a job to do.

Otherwise, I'll just save up the £403 because I think it's got to be worth it to sort it out. The alternative is unthinkable.

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 06 Feb 2010, 10:51

Is it possible you've a duff sphere at one of the rear corners? That will flog your antiroll linkages pretty hard.

KevMayer · Unread post by **KevMayer** » 06 Feb 2010, 15:02

Addo.... good point.

I'll get two new rear spheres fitted and see what happens.