incorrect rear spring position cause small noises?
6/28/07, 08:42 PM
#3
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: November 11, 2006
Posts: 1,329
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
6/28/07, 08:49 PM
#4
Legacy TMS Member
To answer your question, yes it can cause noises. Regarding the bump stop, I didn't cut mine as there are no directions from Steeda to do this, and I have no noises.
It seems to me that the bump stop is there to keep the suspension from bottoming out- cutting it would allow the rearend to bottom out more quickly, unless I'm not understanding what the purpose of the bump stop really is.
It seems to me that the bump stop is there to keep the suspension from bottoming out- cutting it would allow the rearend to bottom out more quickly, unless I'm not understanding what the purpose of the bump stop really is.
6/28/07, 08:55 PM
#5
Shelby GT500 Member
Join Date: September 2, 2004
Location: Chicago
Posts: 2,594
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
To answer your question, yes it can cause noises. Regarding the bump stop, I didn't cut mine as there are no directions from Steeda to do this, and I have no noises.
It seems to me that the bump stop is there to keep the suspension from bottoming out- cutting it would allow the rearend to bottom out more quickly, unless I'm not understanding what the purpose of the bump stop really is.
It seems to me that the bump stop is there to keep the suspension from bottoming out- cutting it would allow the rearend to bottom out more quickly, unless I'm not understanding what the purpose of the bump stop really is.
6/28/07, 08:56 PM
#6
No issues with bottoming out here either. Mine makes a few noises on speed bumps. Probably the stock LCA bushings creaking a touch as they are a little out of their stock range without relocation brackets. The slight creaking front and rear on speed bumps went away for the most part after everything settled. I have never come remotely close to bottoming out.
I would think that if you bottomed out with shorter stops, the stock panhard bar could conceivably snap.
I would think that if you bottomed out with shorter stops, the stock panhard bar could conceivably snap.
6/29/07, 04:43 PM
#8
Bullitt Member
Join Date: April 11, 2007
Posts: 350
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
with the Eibach Pro springs I only had an inch left between the bumpstops and the frame. You need to cut off at least one inch of the bumpstop with a small hacksaw to get more travel before bottoming out.It is soft rubber/foam and easy to cut.
6/29/07, 05:56 PM
#9
Legacy TMS Member
Hey thanks man, I stand corrected! And some apologies to MooStang05gt: didn't mean to doubt you.
6/29/07, 10:35 PM
#12
Bullitt Member
Join Date: January 26, 2006
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just for grins.. 
.. Listen real close to see if it is your trunk latch hitting against the catch bar... that can make knocking sounds over bumps. If you don't have someone to assist you, drop the rear seat backs to open up the trunk area.
Bobby M.
.. Listen real close to see if it is your trunk latch hitting against the catch bar... that can make knocking sounds over bumps. If you don't have someone to assist you, drop the rear seat backs to open up the trunk area.Bobby M.
6/29/07, 11:30 PM
#13
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: November 11, 2006
Posts: 1,329
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
great idea! i'll do that and thanks very much!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post