Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006 1.6 hdi - Front suspension legs

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Fri 26 Apr 2019 22:08
Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006 1.6 hdi - Front suspension legs - Bob Nicholson
I had reason to change the front legs, the garage fitted gas struts which are a very harsh ride and makes the front of the car higher, when going over drains and poor road surfaces the front suspension bangs and knocks, as I said the legs top mounts lower wishbones and tyerods been replaced also, please help it is driving me mad.... was the original legs oil type? If so where can I buy them and what make are they.
Many thanks
Bob
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Mon 29 Apr 2019 13:46
Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006 1.6 hdi - Front suspension legs - Gibbo_Wirral

Are you sure you've not given them long enough to bed in?

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Mon 29 Apr 2019 22:45
Citroen Xsara Picasso 2006 1.6 hdi - Front suspension legs - Oli rag
I doubt very much that new gas struts would make the ride hard and the front higher. It could be that higher rate springs have been fitted or the wrong struts have been used.

See if you can find out the part numbers used , they could be itemised on your receipt. Look online to see whether the parts are suitable for your particular model.
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