darknessxyz

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It's a long story. This is what happened. 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)


2) There's only 1/4in play in between the top mount and the strut. Is it a problem? (fig2)


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)


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.

Sam Strano

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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).

darknessxyz

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

Sam Strano

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You're welcome. Good luck

AFASTYZFR1

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darknessxyz

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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?

darknessxyz

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Anyone have an idea?

ZDOG

iTrader: (13)

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

chupr0kabra

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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

darknessxyz

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