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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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This past weekend i installed kyb adjusties with vogtland lowering spring,a front 32mm 1le bar with poly bushings.My problem is when i hit a bump it sounds like the strut piston is hitting something above itMabey the spring perches are shot,It is driving me crazy,although it handles alot better.275/45zr17s on black z06 wheels on all corners.Anyone can help with this one itl be appreciated.
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In front? It's possible you didn't get the nut on top of the shock tight enough.
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Is the sound a bump, click or other oddity?

I would go back and make sure you put all the bushings on correctly. Also I would check the bump stop on the front shocks and make sure it isn't binding on the springs. also add some grease to the bushings on the new bar.
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It isnt a click,it sound like something hitting against something else mabey thinking the spring perches are torn causing the top of the strut piston where the nuts threads onto to hit against the fender well where the perches bolt onto,also should i have cut the rods for the sway bar to ge them flatter or is that a different issue?
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