Groaning noise from Driver side front suspension
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Groaning noise from Driver side front suspension
Hi,
I just bought my car, and it came with Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks. I'm getting a really loud groaning/creaking sound coming from the front driver side suspension. The previous owner said it was the bushings where the springs meet the shock platforms.
Is this a common occurence, and what is the best way to stop the noise?
I just bought my car, and it came with Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks. I'm getting a really loud groaning/creaking sound coming from the front driver side suspension. The previous owner said it was the bushings where the springs meet the shock platforms.
Is this a common occurence, and what is the best way to stop the noise?
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get some wd 40 spray lower perch area and up towards mounts under the fender well.. i have the ltuned and from time to time i get that noise .. i am actually switching to the better performing and nicely designed DAizens progressive rate springs which have a durable wrapping around the first 2 coils for noise supression but for now the wd 40 will keep them quiet
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Thanks for the information. Is there a more permanent fix for this noise other than changing the springs? The groaning noise only occurs when I'm driving slowly and going over bumps and/or turning the steering wheel when car is stopped or moving very slowly.
Also, doesn't WD-40 eat rubber? I don't want the rubber perch to discintegrate prematurely because of the spray.
Also, doesn't WD-40 eat rubber? I don't want the rubber perch to discintegrate prematurely because of the spray.
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Sounds (play on words) like it's sway bar bushings rather than springs.
Get some of the grease that Daizen uses w/ their sway bars. I packed my poly bushings months ago with their 'goop' and it eliminated all the creaking and groaning.
Good Luck!
Get some of the grease that Daizen uses w/ their sway bars. I packed my poly bushings months ago with their 'goop' and it eliminated all the creaking and groaning.
Good Luck!
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