Rear Noises. New shocks and Camber arms.
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Hey guys. So I have finished my install of TrueChoice Koni's Phase 1 Kit (Koni Yellows & Eibach Pro-Kit) and SPL Camber Arms with brand new lockout washers/bolts and also SPC Toe Bolts.
Problem 1:
I know what the problem is so don't worry about mystery diagnosis. You see, I hadn't tightened down the front shock top nut all the way and it made a clunking sound. Fixed that problem. The problem is I can hear the rear 2 making the same sound. It is because they are more compressed now since they are on the car.
My Question:
How can you tighten them once they are on the car? Taking an impact to them off the car just spins the rod and nut, not tightening it. I don't want to cut 2 holes in my strut bar just to tighten 2 shocks.
Problem 2:
There is a rattling/squeaking noise coming from the rear as well since I did the install.
My Question:
Could this just be the SPL arms? I know they are metal rod end so they make noise. If it is just them then I don't mind it. I just want to make sure it isn't something else loose.
Problem 1:
I know what the problem is so don't worry about mystery diagnosis. You see, I hadn't tightened down the front shock top nut all the way and it made a clunking sound. Fixed that problem. The problem is I can hear the rear 2 making the same sound. It is because they are more compressed now since they are on the car.
My Question:
How can you tighten them once they are on the car? Taking an impact to them off the car just spins the rod and nut, not tightening it. I don't want to cut 2 holes in my strut bar just to tighten 2 shocks.
Problem 2:
There is a rattling/squeaking noise coming from the rear as well since I did the install.
My Question:
Could this just be the SPL arms? I know they are metal rod end so they make noise. If it is just them then I don't mind it. I just want to make sure it isn't something else loose.
You are still using the stock spring bucket so did you transfer over the rubber insulator on the bottom of stock spring onto the new spring? If not that gives the spring enough room to clunk around and make a racket like hell. Spl arms I imagine are a bit louder than most since they are heim joints.
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Yes, I transferred it over. Thanks for someone finally replying lol. I've tried everything at this point. Today I gave it to the shop to see if they can find the culprit.
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