Retro-gone. Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 why dya think my front suspension is banging & clattering? it s gotta be something to do with the front suspension cos it wasnt doing it before i fitted the coilover kit, everything it tightened correctly..anybody else had this problem?
LEONMEX Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 my coilovers the springs twist & move about at low speed mainly when parking but on the move all is ok
samurai Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Maybe superflex bushes will tighten up the front end and make less movement of the springs and noise?
Retro-gone. Posted January 26, 2009 Author Report Posted January 26, 2009 front end is tight, its just the actual coilover/spring set up i think.
Copey Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 if its new maybe it just needs to settle?
escort21 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Its the spring rubbing on the threaded tube, mine does it, try greasing the thread and spring...will stop it rusting as well
LEONMEX Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 dont you find it annoying? it worried me at first as it sounds like the spring is going to pop out but its just moving on the platform. Ive had them on there for 3years now so don't think much of it,my engine is solid mounted so it rattles like fook so the springs moving is the least of my noises perhaps abit of grease round the bottom & top of the spring may help??
D4N Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Coilovers on our beemer clang and its done the roughest road rally in the country and finished. Still perfect. Just the way they are i think
Noodles Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 They do just have to wear in i sprayed chain wax on mine
RS2kSX Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 i had to get large washers made up to take up the slack as the thred at the top dosn't seat against the top spring seat. anout 3/4" out causing it to crash over rutts
Retro-gone. Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Posted January 27, 2009 that sounds interesting, dont suppose you took any pics? or can you explain in more detail of the positioning of the washers, and above all did it cure it? tonight ive actually found too much play in my nearside front wheel bearing, not a massive amount but maybe enough to cause the banging over pot holes.
RS2kSX Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 sorry for delay, i'm in the garage tomorrow, i'll get some pics for you (i may be able to get some extra washers)
Rick Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 yes they clang all the time especially if youve had it jacked up and they didnt seat correctly youl be driving and then baaaaoing scares the shit outa me
Retro-gone. Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Posted February 1, 2009 i think they will be comin off to be honest.
Supercharged Nat Posted February 1, 2009 Report Posted February 1, 2009 Mr Retroglam do have the thread from when your coilovers were built up? i remember there being a thread on coilover building but cant find it anywhere (may have not been yours) and i wondered if you have the link to it? im looking to build a pair up for mine at some point.
Retro-gone. Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Posted February 1, 2009 no idea where the link is , somewhere in ford chat i think?
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