Recomended 4Wd Machanic in Perth?

Submitted: Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 02:13
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Hi All,

The mighty Patrol (04 GU)has developed a clunk in the front end, mainly when going over speed humps etc, like the ones in carparks etc, I have had a good look all over the front end and cant find a thing wrong, all bushes and so on seem fine, I am currently in Albany in our around OZ trip, and should be in Perth in about a weeks time.

Any recomendations would be appreciated

Cheers.....Browny

P.S. For what it's worth, to me it sort of sounds like a coil spring'clunk'like they are re seating sort of? It is not allways there, but most common when both springs are extended and contracted together?
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Reply By: Dan - Yal - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 07:58

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 07:58
Hi Browny,
I always used to use Emerald Mechanical in Joondalup when I lived in Perth. They never let me down.
I still get tyres from them, but living 1600km away now, they dont much of my general servicing etc
I dont have any association other than being happy with their work.

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Reply By: Member - Phil 'n Jill (WA) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 09:01

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 09:01
G'day Browny - what area of Perth are you in please?
I can recommend Allan Casey Unit 7 / 7 Fonts Place Morley Ph. 9377-2188 if you are in this area. Close to interesection of Walter Rd & Beechboro Road on the Bayswater / Bassendean border - on the way into town from the Swan Valley region.

Regards - Phil
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Follow Up By: BrownyGU - Friday, May 06, 2011 at 10:13

Friday, May 06, 2011 at 10:13
G'day Phil,

I will be heading into Perth from the South Phil, and at this stage I am thinking of staying at a camp site from the Camps 5 book,about 20km to the East of Perth Kalmunda?

Not sure where the Swan Valley is yet?

Cheers....Browny

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil 'n Jill (WA) - Friday, May 06, 2011 at 10:35

Friday, May 06, 2011 at 10:35
Hi Browny

Robson Bros are closer to Kalamunda - straight down toward the city from Kalamunda and probably the best known 4x4 service centre south of the Swan River.

The Valley is toward the north from your camp and well worth a visit - sort of Margaret River area on a smaller scale and right on the door step of our fair city.

Promo out of the way - have a great stay.

Regards - Phil
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Follow Up By: BrownyGU - Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 12:34

Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 12:34
Good onya Phil,

Cheers.....Browny
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Reply By: Member - Craig F (WA) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 09:14

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 09:14
As its a GU and suspension orientated... I would recomend Perth 4x4 in Balcatta. Or Malaga Spring Works & Suspension. You will need to pre book as both can get very busy.

Cheers Craig
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Reply By: 3.0turbob - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 12:43

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 12:43
Browny,
Do you have a lift? As was mentioned, probably suspension. Mine developed a "clunk" as well. Turned out to be the L/H front spring rotated on the seat. Just jacked the car up on the chassis and rotated the spring back into position, no more clunk.
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Follow Up By: BrownyGU - Friday, May 06, 2011 at 10:07

Friday, May 06, 2011 at 10:07
Thanks Rob,

Yes I should've mentioned, 2inch lift with Kings and Konis, I'm hoping, it is something simple like that,

Cheers Browny
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Reply By: Member - Barry H (WA) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 14:19

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 14:19
Browny GU,

Depending on your location I would recommend Robson Bros in Welshpool.

No affiliation just a very happy long time customer.

Barry H
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Follow Up By: Member - Joel and Michelle (WA - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 16:37

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 16:37
Don't live in Perth anymore but when I did always happy with the work from Robson Bros.
Cheers
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Reply By: DoubleJ - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 19:48

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 19:48
Robson Brothers: excellent for all 4WD problems, maintenence, servicing, repairs, not cheap but totally reliable. Ask for Rob Robson himself.
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 20:26

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 20:26
Rob drives a Patrol also.
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Reply By: Member - Kristie&Vaughn - Friday, May 06, 2011 at 10:12

Friday, May 06, 2011 at 10:12
Many years ago I used to use Robson Bros. But then moved over east, back now but will be using them when the time comes. I have also had that clunk from front and rear on various 4wd's and every time it has been the seating of the coil, so it could pay to check that out first.
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Reply By: BrownyGU - Friday, May 06, 2011 at 10:19

Friday, May 06, 2011 at 10:19
Thanks all,

All replies appreciated, once we are settled in Perth, I'll see wich most suits our location, or hopefully I can borrow someones highlift jack and see if I can get the coil seated right......er um......how do you tell when it is seated right?

Cheers.....Browny
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