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suspension problem

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I've had KW v2 coilovers for 2 or 3 years now, been very happy with the ride and handling. Have not been using the car massively in recent months due to lockdown affecting work (so have been a homeworker for most of the year), but a few weeks ago I noticed a bit of a knocking sound when going around roundabouts (coming from the rear I think), then when parked on a normal height pavement (one side on, one side off) what I think was the suspension made a bit of a clicking sound for a few seconds. 

Since then the ride has become very firm but also splashy at the same time. I've not had the chance to get the wheels off yet to have a proper look, but the ride height when p[arked looks even at all four corners. I'm wondering if I may have lost oil pressure in one of them and so it's lost bump dampening and is just riding on the spring? That said, I'm far from an expert.

I got them s/h so there is no warranty, but has anyone got any ideas, and if the hydraulics have leaked would it be repairable (and would any decent garage be able to do it)?

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You'll be needing a suspension specialist to rebuild them, the "Track time" group on facebook has a list of recommended companies, Cornering Force in Harrogate is one of them.

I'd jack the car up and start having a look if you can see evidence of oil leakage on the bodies.

 

 

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