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recently installed buddy club coilovers.. help with noise!

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Old 06-01-2004, 02:34 AM
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Default recently installed buddy club coilovers.. help with noise!

I notice a clanking noise coming from the rear left coilover.. i assume its coming from the pillow mount.. anybody know how to resolve this? is it normal to have noise from running pillow mounts?
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I've had my Buddy Clubs on for about 15 months and there has been no noise associated with them. Check over your install again to make sure everything is tight.
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i'm having the same symtoms but i can't pinpoint the source. I've also double checked for any loose bolts. I need help too.
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Hmm, I get the same thing. I haven't tried to locate it though, it hasn't gotten any worse sense I installed them. I might look at them tonight....
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Did you guys preload the springs?
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i was under the assumption buddy clubs dont need to be preloaded.. the springs were already snug and tight when i opened the box
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You should put some pre-load on them. The noise is probably from the spring moving after you hit a bump. If you put some preload on them it might take care of the spring movement.
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What are the spring rates?
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You should put some pre-load on them.
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Originally posted by NECurve
What are the spring rates?
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