Possible suspension problem?

[tamrat]

hello everyone, been a long time since my last time here. The Surf was just parked for a whole 3 months (complicated story). Anyways, it still overheats (temp gauge says otherwise), still very thirsty (an average of 6kms for a liter) and still with the busted dashboard. To the main point; recently the Surf has developed yet another problem (possibly a suspension problem, but not sure). the rear tyres started to make contact with the body. this happens on both rough roads and the highway (if there is a small dip). I can clearly see the contact areas. I have no idea why this started to happen. Its sitting on 265/75-16 MT tyres and I think the tyres are not the problem. Can it be a shock absorber or spring fault? Do they need replacing? It runs a bit better with the suspension setting on "HARD".

[wishbone]

As no one else has suggested anything, I'll start the ball rolling by saying check for broken springs or missing bumpstops (the rear ones can rust and fall off)

[tonupteabag]

check the free length of the springs, against the factory measurements and go from there, if the bump-stops have fallen off then, if the springs are at fault, the axle would be allowed further travel letting the tyres further into the arch area, causing the rubbing.

[tamrat]

yup, thanks for the suggestion guys. yes, it was a suspension problem (both springs and shock absorbers). the shocks were leaking. plus a garage told me it needs a complete suspension repair (front to rear). I was rolling with many loose nuts and even with no nuts at all. its in the garage now as we speak (text actually ) and can't wait for it. thanks again everyone. :thumbs up: