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: Please help me rid my suspension of noise!


UcLaGeE
07-02-2002, 11:27 PM
I just put in coilovers (AGX/GC) this weekend, and now the rears have a horrible clunking noise over everything... even on relatively smooth road, it still makes noise... The best way I can describe this noise is a clunking noise and it is quite loud and unbearable since it occurs over even flat road.

http://www.seas.ucla.edu/~anthonyg/helpme/

I have a video clip of what is happening (filmed from inside the trunk while I'm just pushing down on the bumper). Anyways, it gives you a good idea of what's happening, since I'm not sure exactly whether the top mount is hitting the chassis, or what. This only occurs in the rear (both sides). I read up on the washer trick, but am not sure exactly where to put the washers. Do I have to remove the complete assembly in order to put in the washers, or can I put them in thru the trunk while they are still installed?

Any solution to this would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Anthony

RollcageSR20
07-02-2002, 11:49 PM
Originally posted by UcLaGeE
I read up on the washer trick, but am not sure exactly where to put the washers. Do I have to remove the complete assembly in order to put in the washers, or can I put them in thru the trunk while they are still installed?

Just put the washers (at least 3/4" thick if possible) under the strut shaft bolt. It can be done through the trunk without any disassembly.