Rear axle mounting rubbers

leigh · Post by **leigh** » 07 Nov 2009, 18:45

Hi Guys,
Just had some new rear shocks fitted to my 1999 1.9 D Xsara hatchback.
Got a slight groaning noise when reversing out of my drive or when pulling away slowly, brakes are ok ie not binding.
Mechanic who fitted the dampers said that the axle mounting rubbers were worn and needed renewing -probable cause of noise unless any of you know better?
Question is do any of you know an aftermarket alternative for these mounting bushes as Citroen want stupid money for them -like 3 figure
Any help appreciated
Cheers
Leigh

citroenxm · Post by **citroenxm** » 07 Nov 2009, 19:30

Are the rear arms leaning inwards allowing the top of the rear wheels to touch the inner arch??

Ive seen these conventional torsion bar rear arms wear as badly as the Xantia ones doo...

Rgds
Paul

leigh · Post by **leigh** » 07 Nov 2009, 20:25

nope everything looks ok. when you go over bumps etc you get an intial "bang" through the back end.
Mechanic defintely says its mountings but any ideas who supplies them at sensible money ?? Citroen want 265 sovs for all four

citroenxm · Post by **citroenxm** » 07 Nov 2009, 20:28

Are you in uk?? Try GSF?? Or euro Car Parts..

Paul

Pleiades · Post by **Pleiades** » 07 Nov 2009, 23:57

Try here.

They are a good company to deal with.

http://www.aepdirect.com/index.php?opti ... ory_id=122

Regards.
Martin

leigh · Post by **leigh** » 08 Nov 2009, 09:55

Thanks Martin, that looks more like it than the £265 inc vat that Citroen want for all 4