Suspension Problem

[sky-017]

i lowered my car 2 months ago on king super low springs . all was good until i drove it recently with another person in the car . the car hadnt been driven more than 100 meters since it was lowered. so i couldnt really notice if there were any problems , but i drove it yesterday by myself for about 30 mins and i didnt notice any noise , until i went for another drive with a friend in the car.

the noise im experiencing is a clicking noise . like something is hitting , the car is so sensative - but only on the front . i took it out today bymyself and the noise persisted . started to piss me off really bad so i snooped around the engine bay for a while . i noticed that when i put weight on either side of the car and constantly push it up and down the noise would appear. from seeing what i could the problem was at the top of the strut where there is a nut sitting over the round plate and has a flat top . as i push on the fender and enforce weight , there seams to be a gap between the nut and the plate . now i pulled into a servo and bought a shifter and pliers to try and tighten to only realise it wouldnt go any tighter . the same time at the servo there was an NRMA guy there , i asked his opinion . he said it could be a rubber absorber that could be missing?

now when i removed the old springs , there was the thin rubbery cover that i removed because it had frayed into several rings ,it didnt like it was doing any purpose . does any one know what i should do ? i dont want to be up for to much money as i did it myself to save money . im going to drive by marks and wallings on tuesday and get a quote , but for the mean time if anybody can help me or aid in some info i would be very greatful

cheers...

[sky-017]

can anyone help?

[adam-__-]

It sounds like your shocks are gone mate. The rubbery thing you took out was probably the dust cover. It was there to prevent water, dirt and dust from getting into your shocks. Looks like you need new shocks, but since you lowered your car, you should've got new shocks anyway to handle the lowered and stiffer springs.

[sky-017]

the back seams fine ? how much would new shocks be installed , just for the front? .... are you sure the shocks are gone . iv only driven the car like 120 kms since it was lowered . it had been sitting there for 2 months after i lowered it undriven . and it all happened when i went for a drive after15 mins...

[MrStabby]

Using lowered springs with the standard shocks is a Really Bad Idea™ Read this to find out why

[dnbutts]

interesting, anyone know on a price for some new shocks + lowered springs to suit a 33 gsts?

would it be much more expensive to just buy coilovers?

Edited June 11, 2007 by dnbutts

[sky-017]

i got super low springs for $220 ... i want to know how much new shocks are , or some second hand adjustables for the front

[adam-__-]

Chances are it could be your shocks because you're running lower, stiffer springs without a dust cover. I'm not saying it is your shocks that are stuffed, but it's highly likely.

If you're after shocks, I heard the shocks in Sydneykid's group buy was good for the king springs you have? Check them out and see what you think.

You can install the shocks yourself and save yourself some $$. It's not that hard.

[sky-017]

yeah i know i can install them my self , but i dont think i will have the time . so i might take it to a workshop .

[wonkynutz]

If you're after shocks, I heard the shocks in Sydneykid's group buy was good for the king springs you have? Check them out and see what you think.

I've recently put these in and they're fookin awesome shocks. Mind you at 600 a pair just for the shocks they'd want to be, but they're worth it.

[sky-017]

will i be able to get away with driving the car for the next few days until i find the shocks i need etc..and have them installed. i know its a bumpy ride , but am i doing any real damage to any other parts?

[sky-017]

i took my car down to the suspension place . the guy sais my shocks are fine because the top of the shock is sitting high and it looks as though i may have missed a washer or so when i put it back together . hes going to take it apart do a compression test , and add a 4mm washer because there is plently of play on the shock thread. hopefully this will fix my problem.

[adam-__-]

Good luck mate, hope it all gets fixed.

[sky-017]

yeah i hope he fixes it , for $120 you cant complain . otherwise ill be up for more money , he quoted me kyb shocks from japan $250 each - but to costly for my liking.