Coil-over noises

[AP1995V6]

I got the MM kit awhile back.

Well, I noticed a creaking/pop sound when turning, which I would assume is the springs binded on the perches then "popping" into place when they are twisted so much.

So the question is...

Does anyone have a remedy for this? It's not really as much of a performance issue as it is an embarassment issue driving a car that creaks and pops.

Muchas gracias.

 

[AP1995V6]

I took a bit of an inspection at the sleeves just a bit ago. It seems as if the springs are rubbing on the sleeve because it looks like the paint has been scratched off on the inside of the spring.

I can't really get a decent look at it since I'm at school and away from my tools until December.

It doesnt seem very cool to have my spring sliding around when I turn the car.

 

[slvrbullit302]

You may can tighten them to give more pressure on the spring to hold it in place.

 

[AP1995V6]

To get the ride height that I want, I have the bottom perch pretty close to the bottom of the sleeve. The upper perch is non-adjustable since it sits on top of the strut body.

I was hoping the guy with the Roush wheels would chime in. I think he has the same set up. I know a few other guys have it too, but their handles escape me. Low5.0 maybe.

 

[zenboy99]

You sure its not your tie rods?

 

[go-stang5.0]

I would say call MM and see what they say. They have been very helpful to me and if it was the coil overs I'm sure they would know what was going on.

 

[AP1995V6]

Yep. Tie-rod ends wouldn't scrape the paint off the inside of the spring

 

[AP1995V6]

If I don't have it fixed before then, I'll post up some pics around Thanksgiving.

I haven't ruled out the tie-rod ends popping. What would cause that? Too tight? Too loose? Bad ends?


And yes MM is very helpful. I called them about 20 times during the installation everytime I had a slight doubt about something Good folks. And patient too. Haha.

 

[zenboy99]

edit.

 

[zenboy99]

My coilovers have rub marks all over from the tire and other things. Replacing my tie rods cured my noises when turning the wheel. Just trying to help

 

[AP1995V6]

Did you go with stock replacements? Or ends from MM or Steeda? or..?

 

[AP1995V6]

nm.

I guess you would have to get some adjustable ends to prevent the binding

Guess I'll go with MM adj. ends.

 

[91LX_5L]

i have had no noises, i had a clunking once and turned out my cc plates loosened off a bit. i know i had some rubbing because on the sleeve the paint is worn off as well and some of the metal has actually grounded off but i dont get any noise? when you mean turning you mean cranking right over or what?

 

[Chris_Red_V8]

could also be balljoints or dry bushings (if you have any delrin or poly up front)

 

[AP1995V6]

Just like whenever i'm back my car out of a parking spot or turning at a red light. As I turn the wheel, I hear a creaking/popping sound. I don't hear it at all if I only turn the wheel slightly like going around a curve over changing lanes.

I'll check out the ball joints.

 

[Killercanary]

To get the ride height that I want, I have the bottom perch pretty close to the bottom of the sleeve. The upper perch is non-adjustable since it sits on top of the strut body.

Why don't you just put a shorter spring in it? They make 14" and 10" springs that would allow you to raise the bottom collar up higher.


My car makes no noises except for when I turn into my driveway. Its an incline with 2 90* bends as it inclines. Once i get to my garage door I usually have to cut the wheel to full lock and back up a little to get lined up to get into it and when I do it makes a little pop sound, but thats it. My suspension and steering are all convoluted at that point though so it doesn't bother me to much.

 

[AP1995V6]

I just went what they sent me, and I don't remember if they sent me a 14" or 10" spring. I told the guy at MM I wanted to ultimately lower the car about 2" so I figured he'd set me up.

I checked out my ball joints and the sleeves that cover them are ripped so I betcha they're dry.

Just sucks being at school and being incapable of checking everything first hand and having to play guessing games.

 

[AP1995V6]

Well, this afternoon, I discovered that it was a tie-rod problem. Lost the steering in my left wheel, but luckily I was turning from a stop when the rod busted.

It sucked seeing my car on a tow truck.

 

[go-stang5.0]

Yea its a good thing you werent moving...... That could have been messy.

 

[AP1995V6]

I was going to go home, but an old friend who I hadn't talked to in a year wanted to hang out for Halloween. So I hung out with her instead. If I had gone home, the tie rod would've malfuctioned at 70+ mph.

I could've avoided all this but I'm 2 hours away from all my tools so I've been having to wait to inspect until Thanksgiving.