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Suspension noise
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:17 pm
by fritz
I was hoping anybody who has lowered suspension in their boy could perhaps help us.
I am finding that I am getting a little bit of noise from the front suspension when I go over kerbs, speed bumps & the like. Basically I am trying to find out if any you you guys are having the same problem?
- The guy @ my local suspension joint suggested that it may well be the springs binding as they compress. This seems possible as I did detect slight scuffing between coils when I origionally installed them.
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:31 pm
by eDave
Strut tops?
Make sure they're tight too..
Anyone know where to get new strut tops from? I could do with a net pair.
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:43 pm
by Josh
Same here! :shock:
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 10:43 pm
by Colin
what does the noise sound like?
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 12:52 am
by fritz
Hmmm... I'll have to double check the strut tops tomorrow...
The noise is sort of a gentle k-cluck type. Not a severe type of noise that penetrates through the chassis. It actually sounded like the spring was moving around on its seat, but I have been assured that they dont do that when loaded. When I look at the springs, they are sitting as they are supposed to.
I'd say you could probably get genuine bits. I could only source genuine parts when I was chasing lower control arm bushes for mine.
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 8:29 am
by Colin
check the top nut is tight and if the springs are diferent rate springs be sure the tight coils are at the top.and check the diameter of the spring if it's too thin it will move around a bit
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:30 pm
by Brayden
Sounds like the springs are coming unseated during rebound. I had that problem, although only during excessive suspension travel (I.E. jacking the car off the ground)
To solve the problem I had my new struts machined down 30mm to compensate for the lowered springs.
You're using the complete SA GTi strut/brake combo right? Could be the tie rods banging on the chassis rail.
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 9:53 pm
by evilgidget
I've found through the years that springs do move slightly as they settle if they're newly fitted. Also check the bushes connecting the swaybar to the lower suspension arm
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 9:58 pm
by Brayden
evilgidget wrote:I've found through the years that springs do move slightly as they settle if they're newly fitted. Also check the bushes connecting the swaybar to the lower suspension arm
Yes, and check the ball joints on the lower control arm too for that matter. (My ute made a slight knocking noise when Whiteline forgot to do up those bolts - which could have killed me.)