help coilovers noise

[extreme]

i install my coilovers today (ksport) and something i notice i s a noise when i turn the wheel sounds like when a spring tension is release any idea what can be

thanks in advance

[gumby74]

WTF???? Squeaking, thudding, rattling, boioioing?

[extreme]

WTF???? Squeaking, thudding, rattling, boioioing?

is more like ttboinggg

[Kckouki]

Its probobly the K-sports

[gumby74]

I was kinda kidding about the boing....

[Razi]

But I don't think he was kidding about the ttboinggg

[zenkii]

OK, already know you problem because i too had the same problem on my megan coilovers....i actually posted the same topic as this but just got to find it in the search system

[zenkii]

Here yeah go dude,

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[kazama]

Well that's y u go JDM, never trust taiwan or china nor US made parts

[extreme]

Here yeah go dude,

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you can offer me help service fee on my paypal account

that happens rigth after i install the coilovershow can find if mines are blow ?

[9sec240]

The pillowball in the top of the strut is not doing its job.

Your suspension is supposed to rotate on the pillowball like a bearing. Its not turning so instead the spring is slipping in on the perch making that sproingggg noise.

Turn your wheel and watch the nut in the center of your front strut plate. If it rotates when you turn your wheel, everything is good. If it does not rotate, then you have an issue. Usually you can lube it up and get that working again.

[tu_bryan]

i see your problem, yer out of coilover fluid... jk

[extreme]

The pillowball in the top of the strut is not doing its job.

Your suspension is supposed to rotate on the pillowball like a bearing. Its not turning so instead the spring is slipping in on the perch making that sproingggg noise.

Turn your wheel and watch the nut in the center of your front strut plate. If it rotates when you turn your wheel, everything is good. If it does not rotate, then you have an issue. Usually you can lube it up and get that working again.

your where rigth the top nut was the problem i loose it a little bit and now is noise free thanks

[9sec240]

Always happy to help.

Keep that pillowball lubed up so it continues to work well.

[RB20DETodd]

Well that's y u go JDM, never trust taiwan or china nor US made parts

[-ExCesS-]

Bumping this because I have the same prob.

Should I loosen the top nut or can I spray it with WD-40?

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[E7-S14]

Am I the only one on here with megan coils that doesn't have a problem with them?

on a side note.. i finally beat on them briefly to test em out...cranked up the dampening to 7front and 10 rear...(megan terms for stiff as f***) my car felt solid while i was attempting to drift.. smooth going in and out of a slide..everything was perfect.. except for my skill.... i would recommend these coilovers to anyone and everyone..

sry for thread jack. i had to tell someone..

[martins_240sx]

I have megans also...with no problems, just some squeaking. mine are set to 10front and 7 rear...I have mine softer in the front for less understeer...hopefully

[E7-S14]

I have megans also...with no problems, just some squeaking. mine are set to 10front and 7 rear...I have mine softer in the front for less understeer...hopefully

a +- 3 interval prob wont make too much of a difference think about it.try 10 front 20 rear..but then it might be a lil bouncy in the rear..compared to the front

[-ExCesS-]

Bumping this because I have the same prob.

Should I loosen the top nut or can I spray it with WD-40?

I <3 search button

Anybody? I searched a bit more and saw a thread saying not to mess with the nut so I dont wanna loosen it, but is WD-40 enough of a lube?

[martins_240sx]

dont you mean 20 in the front and 10 in the rear...since it gets harder the closer to zero....correct me if Im wrong but wouldnt you want it harder in the rear so that there is less understeer and with a rigid rear you would get a better slide....?

[94_240sx]

I have Stance GR+ Pro and it makes noise when I turn. I put front wheels up in the air and no noise. I think I should lube up the pillow ball mount and see what happens. The noise wasn't there when I first installed them though.

[-ExCesS-]

I have Stance GR+ Pro and it makes noise when I turn. I put front wheels up in the air and no noise. I think I should lube up the pillow ball mount and see what happens. The noise wasn't there when I first installed them though.

same, what lube are you using?

[E7-S14]

dont you mean 20 in the front and 10 in the rear...since it gets harder the closer to zero....correct me if Im wrong but wouldnt you want it harder in the rear so that there is less understeer and with a rigid rear you would get a better slide....?

yeah thats right..my badI mis read your posttook understeer for oversteer.. lol just glanced at it ..yeah i completly misread your post

but yeah my method

what i meant was since you want less understeer try mor than a +-3 interval.. it will make more of a difftence..so yeah 17front and like 10 rear..makes more sense

[94_240sx]

same, what lube are you using?

I don't know. Maybe WD-40? Guys, what should I use????

[babowc]

LOL.This proves it..NICO members =/= basic suspension informed.

Add more preload.Add enough so the spring is on there pretty tightly.Dont forget to hammer down your perches.That'll be it of the noise.

[94_240sx]

Add more preload.Add enough so the spring is on there pretty tightly.Dont forget to hammer down your perches.That'll be it of the noise.

This makes more sense. I have no preload at all. I'm still learning about all this suspension stuff. It looks like noise is not going to hurt anything, so I'll take care of it when I jack up the front of my car next time. Thanks for the info.

[-ExCesS-]

hmm, 9sec240's description seemed to make more sense in my side. Noise only comes when I turn the wheel. Just gonna spray my pillow ball with WD-40.

[94_240sx]

Just gonna spray my pillow ball with WD-40.

I'll try this as well tonight. Little bit of WD-40 shouldn't hurt much I guess.

[94_240sx]

I'll try this as well tonight. Little bit of WD-40 shouldn't hurt much I guess.

Okay, I just put ONE drop of WD-40 on the pillow ball joint and noise is completely gone. Can't believe it was that simple to fix it. Yeah, I think it was a pillow ball joint. I have Stance GR+ Pro. I think this is what's been happening to me.

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