hi all,

my ford service guy just called me to tell me that the tokico shocks i have on my car are not right and they are making noise????

does anyone have the right part numbers for this so i can cross reference with my part number to make sure its right???

im so confused and frustrated now with my suspension set up!!!

thanks all...

 

where did you buy them from? First I have heard of this problem. You should go over there and have him show you exactly what he is talking about.

 

what kind of sound are you getting? tighten that swaybar link

 

i have no idea!
my dealer service manager called me to tell me..sounds like BS.

i ordered from Stangsuspension...


they are very good...

if its the wrong d-spec, it just wouldnt fit...right??

 

Did they do springs at the same time? If so, did they cut the bump stops as they're supposed to?

 

yes...eibach pro springs..not sure if they did the bumpstops...

can that be causing noise??

thanks so much!

 

Yao... if you can make it over to your dealer isntaller for a look and listen, it would be helpful. It is really difficult to make a guess about noise from newly installed suspension pieces without being present.

YES... if they didn't cut off the bump stops, that would be the ones just to the outside of the spring location on top of the axle housing... I recommend cutting them to about 1" height and if your UCA still has a bump stop it should be looked at as well, I believe about a 1/2" off that one might be enough... I am not sure about that. I have the BMR adj. UCA and it doesn't have a bump stop.

The only way the d-specs could be making noise is if they sent you a shock that was intended to be used with the OEM springs, if they did that, the shocks will bottom out inside the tube and that will cause harsh ride and make noise.

Lowering without using a LCA relocation brackets might allow the lower control arm to contact the mounting bracket, not likely, but could happen. Also, have them check for the over the axle exhaust pipe, it might be hitting on the body now that the car is lowered. I believe that only requires adjusting (bending) the hanger to allow some clearance.

Hey partner... don't get discouraged. It will be worth it when you get this worked out.

Have a great day..

Bobby M.

 

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...struts+springs
second post down

 

Anytime you make a mod, expect to have to do a little tweaking. Once you get it all sorted out, you'll be a happy camper, and a little bit smarter as well.

 

did you go over to the dealership and see/hear the noise?