 Rear springs... loose? |
 Jan 21, 2014 - 8:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 21, '14 From Arlington, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
1996 celica GT, 160k, auto... before this last weekend we've had a "clunk" in the rear suspension, and it was happening on any surface... smooth, bumpy, accelerating, turning, etc. So, I opted to change out the springs (struts had already been replaced with basic KYB GR2's about 10 months ago).
Bought and installed Megan orange lowering springs... same issue. Here's the HUGE clue - the old springs did not need to be compressed to get out of strut - and neither did the Megan springs need to be compressed to be installed in the KYB's. They are probably about 1/4" from fitting with the strut structure tightly. I'm wondering if: 1. KYB is selling a new strut that is too tall? (double checked part numbers on site and on actual strut) 2. We have something missing, like a thick spacer? (bought new rubber mount for lower part where spring meets strut base, then you have the spring, and a one-piece strut mount holds in all in place. Ideas? |
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Jan 25, 2014 - 10:44 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
If you think its endlinks, just disconnect them and try to replicate the sound/take it for a quick ride.
If the sound persists, its not your endlinks. This is how I diagnosed mine. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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MeyerTX Rear springs... loose? Jan 21, 2014 - 8:13 PM
VavAlephVav did you replace the strut mounting plate(top) alon... Jan 21, 2014 - 8:50 PM MeyerTX the end links are on the list for this weekend, an... Jan 22, 2014 - 8:31 AM Galcobar Common source of rear suspension clunks is the sus... Jan 23, 2014 - 5:49 PM Bitter rear sway bar bushings can clunk as well, grab the... Jan 26, 2014 - 9:30 AM MeyerTX lesson learned... don't trust that new struts ... Jan 27, 2014 - 8:31 AM
Galcobar QUOTE (MeyerTX @ Jan 27, 2014 - 6:31... Jan 28, 2014 - 3:17 AM richee3 http://www.gt4-racing.eu
Also available on eBay. Jan 27, 2014 - 12:57 PM VavAlephVav I also remember reading a thread on the strut repl... Jan 27, 2014 - 4:21 PM |
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