Suspension & Brakes - Need help on Koni/spring install ASAP!!!!

It's a long story. This is what happened (http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=994457). There's some metal hitting/something loose noise after installed Koni and Vogtland spring. So I try to figure out what's wrong. I even take out the front swaybar and go around the block, noise still there when I hit a bump.

Now, I take the pass. side strut out. Here's what I notice:

1) There's about 1/4in thread stick out on top. Did I tighten it too much? (fig1)
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/darknessxyz/My%20Firebird/DSC00184.jpg

2) There's only 1/4in play in between the top mount and the strut. Is it a problem? (fig2)
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/darknessxyz/My%20Firebird/DSC00185.jpg

3) I found there's two 2in matel washer comes with my Koni. Do I have to install them in between the top mount and the strut? (fig3)
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/darknessxyz/My%20Firebird/DSC00186.jpg

I work on alot different suspension but this is the first time I do F-body. I hope I can fix it today. So any help/idea will be helpful. Thanx a million.

You know, I really shouldn't do this. And before I do, I'm going to tell you the problems you are having are because you didn't buy the parts from a source that can tell you these things. I tell ALL my customers how to do this, and you frankly messed it up. This is why I BEG people to consider more than the price alone when buying stuff. I can't give you my proprietary information because you aren't my customer. But I'll tell you what I can.

Yes... the gap is a problem and the reason for your clunking. Yes the washers are to be used (they don't send them for hell of it).

thx a million. you definitly have my business in the future.

You're welcome. Good luck

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/D-1SC_SOM_SS/DCP_6605.jpg

sorry I've to bring it back up. I just notice it today during a cruise. Pass side rear sit higher than driver side. It's like about 3/4" difference. I look at the pass side endlink, there's a cap too. It drives ok so I just drive it home.

Once hit home, I checked the cap again. Suprisingly, the cap even out. And both endlink is even too. I checked the rear shock top nut and bottom nut. They're all ok.

Is that a possiblity the spring sit in wrong spot while driving?

Anyone have an idea?

try rotating your rear spring some and see if it changes.

It's really common. Did you install an adjustable panhard bar when you lowered your car? If not, your rearend will be off center, and that can contribute a lot to the difference in gaps.


-Mike

I've adjustable PHB. I'll try to fix it tomorrow. Thanx alot.