Prius (Gen 3) :: Get New Shocks And Coilovers When Installing Lowering Springs?
Dec 23, 2011
Is it necessary to get new shocks/coilovers when installing lowering springs? (and other concerns)
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Dec 23, 2011
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Golf/GTI VI :: Clunking Noise After Installing Lowering Springs
So I installed the DG springs today, and it should've been a simple install. Well once all was said and done I took it for a test drive. Every time I go over a bump I hear a loud clunking noise, like somethings loose. What it could be? I'm pretty sure I tightened everything.
View 10 RepliesCamry :: Weak Struts After Installing Lowering Springs
Few weeks ago, I got the Tein spring installed on my camry. Drop 1.5/1.6 front/rear.
Problem is now I sometimes hear this clunking sound from the rear. It doesn't happen very frequently, just every once in a while when i drive through a small&sudden bump.
Only from the rear, nothing from front of the car.
Another thing is that when i reverse & turn (ex. getting out of garage), it makes one or two cracking noise from the front, small clunking sound from the rear.
I'm suspecting the strut may be bad. The mechanic guy said that my rear struts are bad (when he was installing the springs).
Am I in need to get new struts ?
Camry 2012+ :: Squeak In Front After Installing Lowering Springs?
I put HR lowering springs and I'm getting a bad squeak when the car goes over a speed bump . It's coming from the rubber on the end of the front springs ? Do they make a poly urethane upper mount?
View 4 RepliesPrius (2010-12) :: Changing Out Struts / Shocks And Springs
What additional parts should I be replacing when I do this? Spring seats, bump stops, etc?
View 12 RepliesPrius C :: Rusty Noise From Driver Side Rear Shocks / Springs
So I noticed the other day whenever I go over bumps there is a rusty noise from the driver side rear spring/shocks. I don't hear this noise during normal driving just when going over bumps. What it is? I drive it everyday and the car has 53k miles.
View 1 RepliesPrius (2010-12) :: Trim Bump Stops On Front Shocks With Lowered Springs
Did everyone trim their bumpstops on the front shocks with lowered springs? If not , any issues with bottoming out?
View 4 RepliesPassat (B7) :: Installing Megan Racing Coilovers?
I picked up some Megan coil overs with plans to install them today, but can't figure out where one part goes. It looks like a spring spacer. The instructions are terrible and make no mention of what it is. My guess is it goes with the rear springs but...? [URL]....
View 24 RepliesGolf VI R :: Lowering Springs Installation Without Removing Axles?
Looking to get a set of VWracing springs but wondering if there is a way to pull the front struts without having to pull the axles out?
View 24 RepliesCorolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2012 - TRD Lowering Springs Installation
I have a 2012 corolla le and I'm looking into getting TRD lowering springs as I don't want to go too low and they work with the stock strut, however; I read that they work best with the XRS' shock and strut (might be just the strut but I'm not sure), my question is what are the XRS' struts called and where would I find them, also from what year would the XRS' struts fit on my le?
View 3 RepliesCorolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: 2011 - Way To Install Lowering Springs?
This is my 2011 Corolla S with Subaru Brz wheels. I got the entire set on October. It just took from a brand new Brz with Michelin Primacy HP tires. It looks on my corolla. Now I want put the Ei Bach Springs on my car, where is the good place to go?
View 2 RepliesGolf/GTI VI :: Installing Solo Werks Coilovers - Should Bearings Be Changed
So let me start off with telling you I only ha email 6500 miles on my car now. At 800 miles I installed h&r sports springs on the stock shocks and struts. No noises what so ever. Now I've had PLENTY of time on the drive on them and just not happy with how low I am. I ordered a set of solo werks coil overs, to put on until I can afford a bag setup. My question is, should the bearings be changed now, or am I still good with them being low miles? What's the mileage, that most people are installing and getting this sound?
View 6 RepliesCamry :: Rear Suspension Clunk Noise After Lowering Springs Installed
After having lowering springs installed, I've been noticing a clunk noise in the rear suspension when driving over dips in the road (eg. getting out of the parking lot onto the main road). It feels like having your wheels lifted in mid-air and being dropped onto the road.
View 14 RepliesLexus IS 2014+ :: Will Putting New Lowering Springs Damage Original Shock In The Long Run?
I want to lower the car with RSR DOWN SPRINGS but I have some people telling me that I will destroy my shocks in time and other people saying its fine.
View 14 RepliesGolf VI R :: Installing VWR Springs - Rear Suspension Unknown Part
I am installing VWR Springs to replace worn stock components on my mk6 R. It appears that the previous owner slammed the car, and removed the "nipple" that holds the rear spring in place from the top. Both upper and lower spring isolators were present.
I am trying to find a name or part number for this unknown "nipple". I tried some combinations, such as "rear spring cap" and "rear spring centering guide". It looks like it would screw into the body, right above the springs themselves.
Passat (B6) :: Installing Springs - Can't Get The Front Strut Tower Out Of The Lower Clamp
We have spread it as much as we can and it's come up about 2 inches - then stops,
View 8 RepliesPrius C :: Alignment After Lowering?
Have lowered C, an difficulty getting it into decent alignment? Do I need to purchase a camber kit? I'm on Tanabe DF210s, which are no lower than 1.8", I believe! I'm making an appt. for this Thursday to get the alignment done. I had springs installed this past Friday but wanted to wait a few for them to settle. (I put about 800 miles a week on the car.)
Basically, I'm just looking to know whether the shop should be able to get the car within spec. without the addition of a camber kit or anything else that might be required for the alignment.
Prius (2010-12) :: How Does Lowering The Vehicle Affect MPG
Is there a clear outcome on MPG on whether it increases it or decreases it?
View 19 RepliesPrius (Gen 2) :: Broken Rear Springs?
Guess all the speed bumps in Scotland have finally taken its toll after 145,000 miles back right spring is broken at the top and the back left is cracked and about to break as well. Getting both springs replaced but wondering if it is needed to the shocks as well?
View 2 RepliesPrius (2004-09) :: Replacing New Struts / Shocks
I'm looking at replacing the struts and shocks in my 04 Prius. Last time I replaced them with some cheap KYBs I found on auto parts warehouse. I was hoping for an improvement over the old worn out parts, but didn't feel an improvement. Well after 5+ years and who knows how many miles I figured it was time to replace them again.
View 7 RepliesPrius (2010-12) :: Way To Stiffen Rear Shocks?
I have a motorcycle carrier than plugs into a trailer hitch on my PIP. It drags the rear end. Is there a way to stiffen the rear shocks? Is there any shocks that I can vary the pressure in maybe by air?
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