"knocking" noise after spring install?
08-23-2006, 09:39 AM
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"knocking" noise after spring install?
So i got my springs on a couple days ago and every now and then i hear a "knock" noise, kinda like something is rolling around in the trunk, its not real loud.. Anyone have this issue? Is this normal? Thanks for any input..
08-23-2006, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Is there any way you can get the wheels off to look at the spring install? And maybe post pics?
yeah i can, but im not sure when I will be able to, maybe this weekend..
08-29-2006, 08:55 PM
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I had a similiar issue with my hotchkis springs after I installed. It turned out to be my endlinks were cracked. Don't know if the springs caused it or all my autocrossing, but either way they're cheap to replace. No more noise!!
08-31-2006, 09:57 AM
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ok well i just took off all wheels checked all bolts, tightened everything, everything seems good, i dont know what the deal is, guess ill take it for a cruise and see what happens..
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08-31-2006, 10:26 AM
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Ok, don't laugh! I had the same exact problem after i had my springs installed. I took the car back to the shop after about of week ( made sure it just wasn't part of the settling ) and they took all my wheels off and double checked everything, and found nothing wrong. Well, I kept hearing this sound, so I took it to the dealerships service dept. They worked on it for about 3 1/2 hours. They had a tech ride in the hatch while another drove it around atleast 3x's. They ripped out everything from the trunk and finally located the problem.....my lugnut lock had fallen out of the bag that I kept it in and rolled underneath the spare tire. So the noise i kept hearing, was that thing rolling around my trunk. I don't know who felt dumber, me or the tech. Either way, they never charged me for anything...which was cool!
Couldnt help it --Had to laugh----With me it was the stereo guy that left a shorty screw driver in my speaker box---I got a nice screwdriver out of the deal
08-31-2006, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by E***zzzzy
Bring them by this weekend or as soon as u can and we will take a look at them
Sounds good Bob, ill give you a call if it doesnt get better in the next few days..
I still have not driven her since i tightened everything up, so perhaps it is fixed now..
08-31-2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by E***zzzzy
Im Baking my headlites so I can do the black out thing ---- So back to the kitchen for me. I dont want them over done. 
haha, have fun with that, its gonna look good!
09-05-2006, 02:22 PM
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Well my problem still is not fixed, but i have noticed it gets worse the more I drive the car, in the morning it sounds fine, then after hours of driving it gets bad, next morning its better again.. Any ideas?
09-07-2006, 06:41 AM
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someone told me that my shocks may not be able to handle the drop? is that possible with just hotchkis? anyone else had to replace their shocks dropped on hotchkis?
09-07-2006, 09:58 AM
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Hotchkis has less than 1" drop so your stock shocks should be okay. Did you check to make sure if the springs are seated (aligned) properly. Also, have you tried isolating the sound to find out if it's inside or outside the Z? Here's a quick check -- open your hatch, hop in the back and try bouncing up and down to see if you can replicate the sound. You should be able to narrow it down then. Or simply just lean on the open hatch and push down to see if you can hear the sound.
09-07-2006, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
Hotchkis has less than 1" drop so your stock shocks should be okay.
09-07-2006, 01:59 PM
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someone told me that my shocks may not be able to handle the drop? is that possible with just hotchkis? anyone else had to replace their shocks dropped on hotchkis?
09-27-2006, 09:16 PM
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Does the noise come from hitting small bumps at low speeds? How about high speeds?
After install my S-techs, I had a knock type of noise when hitting small bumps. Rechecked, everything looked fine. The sound never went away, switched to Tein Flex, and its still there. Mine comes from the front passenger corner.
After install my S-techs, I had a knock type of noise when hitting small bumps. Rechecked, everything looked fine. The sound never went away, switched to Tein Flex, and its still there. Mine comes from the front passenger corner.