Hey guys, I have a question about a part for coilovers. When I purchased mine from a member on here, they did not come with the pads that I circled in this picture. They go between the rear upper spring mounts and the car itself. I noticed that everytime I go over a bump, I get a metal on metal squeak coming from the rear, and think that it may be the culprit. I put up a post in the "wanted" section for these but got no response. Does anyone know where to get them, if they're the same for all coilovers, what the exact name for them is, and if its a bad idea to drive without them or not? Thanks in advance, I tried searching a lot but came up with nothing.

 

Mine did not come with them either but I don't have any sound issues... You can always try sand paper.

 

Are they rubber or plastic? Can you find some material and cut out two for your car?

 

I don't know what they are, I didn't get them remember, haha. I'm more than half sure they're rubber though.

I don't know what you could use, or how thick it has to be to actually function. Seems like it wouldn't be terribly easy to fabricate because of the metal tabs that it needs to fit into that the spring mount attaches to.

I would think that coilover manufacturers such as BC and Stance would carry these as replacement parts, but have yet to hear a response from anybody to my 'want' ad, as some vendors have done in the past.

 

Looks like a black circle to me. Of course I do not know about any tabs. In the mean time try a squirt of WD40. Fixes everything.

 

Yea, its basically a black circle, but if you've ever taken spring mounts out you'll see 3 hook-like tabs that it fits into, then this rubber jobber fits in between the adjustable upper spring mount and the car.

WD40 does work miracles, but I don't feel like taking my suspension apart AGAIN until I get the mounting pads for it. Especially for a car that only gets driven a couple times a month, so its not like I'm hearing it everyday.

 

Bump for this thread. Someone in the suspension section has to know about suspensions right? lol

 

Hey well it sounds like your never gonna know unless you actually do get down there and check the suspension... Plus the rear is not that hard...

 

Not sure what you are referring to. This thread is about the rubber pads for the rear spring mounts. Here are the questions again that I typed in the first post:

Does anyone know where to get them, if they're the same for all coilovers, what the exact name for them is, and if its a bad idea to drive without them or not?

 

Sorry if I offended you or something, but I'm not worried about the noise. The car isn't even going to see the light of day until spring so I really could care less if it was just a noise, I'm not going to unneccesarily do something. Davidv's solution would be great to suppress the noise if I were daily driving the car, but I don't.

The point of this thread was to find info on purchasing the pads that I need because 1) they also provide a cushion for a less harsh ride, and 2) I don't like having something half-assed on the car, so if its supposed to be there, I want it there. If you don't have anything informative to say, it would be easier to not say anything at all.

Edit: I see you deleted your post, thanks for uncluttering my thread.

 

This must be a damn good question if nobody knows the answer, haha.

Anyone at least of a vendor that I can purchase these from? Seems like a standard replacement part if every setup uses the same piece...

 

I can't believe there are no suspension gurus on this forum....

 

it's not a factory part, so you're best bet is contacting the manufacturer of the suspension kit itself

the only similar piece in a factory setup is a rubber cup that sits in the lower spring bucket, and isolates the spring from coming in direct contact with the bucket.

 

Well I know its not a factory part, haha. What I really want to know is if they're the same for all brands of coilovers (which I think they are), and what vendor to get them from. I know there has to be some vendors on here that can get replacement parts for the coilover setups they sell...

 

Its only an isolater, and has nothing to do with how harsh the ride will b. Not having it won't come close to making your suspension half assed. Just find some thin 1/16 to 1/32 rubber or even some foam rubber sheet and make your own. Very simple and very cheap, you coulds even do it in liquid in the form of flowable silicone if you felt like it.

 

I've never seen nor heard of such a part before

best bet is contacting whomever makes the coilovers

 

I will end up doing that if I cannot find a replacement.

What do other coilovers use for the adjustable upper spring mounts? Is it just metal on metal?? I'd think there would be some sort of rubber or other material between the spring and the car.

 

I still don't understand why you're reluctant to just call whomever makes the coilovers?

As I posted, I have never seen that part before on any coilover system I've ever used or installed, so it seems to be unique to whatever brand that is.

That will get you 100% the right answer, instead of guessing and assuming

 

They are RSR, a Japanese company. There is no phone number for them on the website, only an email. I sent an email a few weeks ago about it and got no response. So my only hope is from a vendor who sells them.

 

google is your friend - this took me literally 2 seconds to find

http://www.rs-r.com/

Customer Support is right at the bottom of their page

Customer Support
Mailing Address:

RS-R USA
130 E. Dyer Road Unit #D
Santa Ana, CA 92707

Phone: 714.424.0686
Fax: 714.549.2077

Email: info@rs-r.com