Peugeot front suspension failures

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jardinejiners - 09 Jan 2007 22:25 GMT

My Peugeot 406 turbo diesel 2.2 estate keeps breaking both front
springs causing catastrophic damage to other suspension parts. This
has happened three time and always occurs whilst the car is stationary
in my garage. Has anyone else had similar experiences?

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Ferndaletaffy - 15 Jan 2007 20:10 GMT

Yes but only once so far!..same model same problem as yours with just one
spring going in the middle of the night whilst garaged. I inspected the
broken spring and the casting quality seemed third rate. Had both
springs replaced on advice of reputable mechanic and no further problem
..yet!

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Ferndaletaffy - 16 Jan 2007 16:46 GMT

Just thought of another point. Bought my car at 115.000 miles from someone
who had used the estate for towing a lightweight commercial trailer on
about 80.000 miles of motorway driving (trailer much lighter than a medium
sized caravan) Front end suspensions (shocks/springs etc) take a bit of a
hammering during braking when towing. I don't tow and haven't had any
problems since new springs fitted. Caravan owners might hasvr done tho

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