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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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HELP!!! front end noises continue!! :(

hi all,

i installed just eibach pro springs and d-spec shocks...

since then, i had these noises over bumps..like something was loose.

i researched and thought sway bar end links..

so, i go to shop and they put on lift and said they were loose and they tighted the bolts all around.

it seemed to fix it and it seemed tight. i drive back to NYC, about 30 miles and the noises come back!!

any info would be GREAT! these noises are killing me!!

anything else that can be wrong with just this minor suspension upgrade?

thanks so much!!!
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:22 AM
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http://www.steeda.com/products/heavy...nts_street.php

this is what you need

adam
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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Sway links may of come loose again, you HAVE to use locktite on those things.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by kevinb120
Sway links may of come loose again, you HAVE to use locktite on those things.
hi kevin! thanks so much..

Can it really get loose in like 30 miles of driving?

what is locktite? where do i get it?

this is driving me nutz!
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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your mechanic will know. you get it any any auto part store or hardware store.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by adnlyn
your mechanic will know. you get it any any auto part store or hardware store.
thanks adnlyn,

i am also going to purchase the steeda mounts...to assure no more any other noises.

its so embarrassing when people come into my car and annoying!
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Old May 25, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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Well you shouldn't need the strut mounts unless its 'popping' over bumps. I would check the links again and then see if it still makes noise.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by kevinb120
Well you shouldn't need the strut mounts unless its 'popping' over bumps. I would check the links again and then see if it still makes noise.
ok kevin. will do!

i'll definitely check on that.

thanks again for your info.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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loctite!!

so..thanks to kevin...

loctite is the answer!

i'm on it first thing tomorrow

thanks again!!


oh! thanks to adylyn....strut mounts steeda are next week
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Old May 25, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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You should make sure everything is tight and properly torqued. And we mean to the letter

- lower rear shock mount (if bolts were not replaced (should have)) assemble nut to bolt with locktite (blue) and torque to specified ft-lbs

- upper rear shock mount, check that nut / bushing assembly full made up

- front strut, nut to rod, properly torque to specified ft-lbs

- front strut to upright (if bolts were not replaced (should have)) assemble nut to bolt with

- front sway bar links, assemble nut with locktite (blue) and torque to specified ft-lbs.

- check all your wheel lug nuts for tightness

What are your Spec D's set at?
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Old May 25, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by RadBOSS
You should make sure everything is tight and properly torqued. And we mean to the letter

- lower rear shock mount (if bolts were not replaced (should have)) assemble nut to bolt with locktite (blue) and torque to specified ft-lbs

- upper rear shock mount, check that nut / bushing assembly full made up

- front strut, nut to rod, properly torque to specified ft-lbs

- front strut to upright (if bolts were not replaced (should have)) assemble nut to bolt with

- front sway bar links, assemble nut with locktite (blue) and torque to specified ft-lbs.

- check all your wheel lug nuts for tightness

What are your Spec D's set at?
hi radboss! thanks very much for this info. is spec torque 129?

i will review this in detail. my d-specs are 5 turns front..4 turns rear...
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Old May 25, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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steeda hd mounts don't cure clunking noises... just popping when turning. you need steeda sway end links! $209 from steeda.
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Old May 25, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Nah, the $1 dollar tube of Lok-Tite will work just fine
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Old May 25, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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hi guys! thanks for all the info.

i hope this fixes my problem!
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