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11-18-2007, 06:20 PM | #1 |
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Prodrive Spring Install. Rear Strut Rattling?
I just finished installing all 4 of my Prodrive Springs. I had a few complications along the way. STS tire, who was the last person to touch the wheels, stripped on my $130 Work Lugs horrifically. I managed to get them back on there for the time being. They'll hear from me tomorrow.
Then, as I took apart my rear passenger side shock, I realized it was blown out. I finished the assembly anyway. Im looking into some new KYB shocks now. So after all my setbacks, I finally get everything installed and go take it for a drive. I notice that my rear driver side shock ( not the one that was blown out) is rattling up at the top, almost like top bolts were loose or something. Its really only noticeable at low speeds. I can't figure out what it is. If anyone could give me some advice I'd really appreciate it. Regardless, the car looks great and handles like a beast. After a good alignment it should be even better.
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11-18-2007, 09:09 PM | #2 |
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Well the first thing I would do is go recheck everything that they did. Doesn't sound like a very good shop.
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11-18-2007, 11:13 PM | #3 |
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Did u check to see if u tightened everything on that side. Make sure the spring is sitting properly and recheck the bolts and nuts. Most likely something loose but could be a blown strut like the opposing side.
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11-18-2007, 11:22 PM | #4 |
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I did the springs myself. STS Mounted/Balanced my tires and installed the wheels. When I went to take them off, they were so screwed up. I asked them to tighten them by hand and they insisted that they use torque sticks on the air guns, so everything would be fine. Eff that.
I doubt the struts blown out, because even the one that is doesn't make noise, just the occasional clunk. I guess I'll double check everything tomorrow. As for replacement shocks, what do you guys recommend? |
11-19-2007, 12:32 AM | #5 |
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Koni is always a good option. What is your budget?
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11-19-2007, 07:40 AM | #6 |
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did you torque the top nut tightly?
dspecs are supposed to be good struts too. I got konis and they |
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