Squeaky/Crashy Ktec coilovers

[Cal182]

Ive had my coilovers fitted a month or so now but noticed that on full lock, or near full lock I get a horrible squeaky, crashy sound coming from them? Its hard to describe, sort of like rubbing.

Any ideas what this is or how it can be stopped?

 

[Craig.H]

sounds like your top mounts are had it mate

 

[Camble]

I've got KW mate and it's exactly the same on the O/S.

Think it might be the bearing, I'm gonna order a new one and see.

 

[Cal182]

I sh!t myself everytime it does it, keeping thinking my suspension is just going to snap.

 

[Camble]

I sh!t myself everytime it does it, keeping thinking my suspension is just going to snap.

Exactly the same with me mate, I went to Arnold Clarke today for the part, they sent me to Wigan which was 30 miles away...I got there and they gave me the top mount, was fuming!

Anyway I've managed to order the actual bearing so I'm picking it up in the morning

I'll let you know whether it fixes it or not

 

[Cal182]

Cheers camble!! They sent you to Wigan!? Where did you travel from?

 

[Camble]

Was in Liverpool when I rang up so was quite annoyed tbh.

Oh well, decent drive in the sun

 

[Camble]

Changed the bearing today mate and it made no difference, however I had missed out a black spacer that was needed in the setup. All sorted now and made up with the car

If you had spacers and you didn't fit them, that could by why

 

[Cal182]

Orite. Well everything that was in the box has been put onto the car. Maybe it's the top mounts.

 

[Camble]

Take the bearing out and check it, it should spin freely etc.

Is the other side ok or is it both sides?

 

[Cal182]

It's when you've put a full lock onto the left, then it sounds like it's going to snap. :S

 

[BoomOne]

driveshaft maybe?

 

[Camble]

Could be a driveshaft mate, is it a knocking or whining noise?

 

[Cal182]

Knocking and creaking buddy.

 

[M40 CUO]

Its your strut tops dude... Mine use to do it on full lock with my cup suspension... When I got my AST coilovers & AST solid strut tops it stopped...

 

[BoomOne]

I had a bent driveshaft that did the same thing on lock, worth a check, but could defo be the top mounts

 

[Cal182]

Orite cool, right that means it's top mount shopping time then I think. Bearing in mind I have ktec coilies, think I'm best with the ktec top mounts?

 

[Camble]

It is when you're moving mate or when stationary?

Have you tried swapping your top mounts around to see if it comes from the opposite side?

Also have you got anyone to sit in the car and turn the wheel to see if you can work out where about the noise is coming from?

 

[Cal182]

When it's moving matey.
The noise only started after having the coilovers fitted, noise comes from I'm 90% sure passenger side.
I don't know how to change my top mounts bud.

 

[Camble]

It definately doesnt do it stationary?

To change the top mounts round, you need an allen key set (cant remember the size), a 14mm 1/2" drive spark socket with the plastic middle bit removed, adjustable spanner and a pair of grips.

The allen key goes through the socket (on the top mount) to keep the shock still, you loosen that round while holding the allen key still.

I don't live too far away from you if you want to pop down soonish and I can have a look?

 

[Cal182]

That would be great mate!! I could meet you half way sometime, be easier for you.

I've never really seen if it does when stationary to be fair mate, I'll have to have a wee check tomorrow.