I just installesd tein basic damper coilovers in my 95 max....Now when i turn the steering wheel either when im driving or at a dead stop i hear the spring making a noise only in the front driver side...has anyone had a problem like this or has an opinion.....the best way i can describe the sound..its like the garage spring when u pull them it makes a certain noise...

 

Not sure about these coilovers - so bear with me..

Did you have to use strut mounts with these? Did you re-use or replace the strut bearings?

 

i had to reuse strut bearings
but what im thinking it is ...the front springs i had to put a metal peice that sit right on top of the spring....metal to metal contact..could this be it

 

Not sure what metal piece you are talking about - but it was probably not a good idea to reuse the strut bearings.. if you do end up taking it apart again, put in a new bearing... its worth the 20 bucks.

 

its the spring seat that is metal that is sitting right on top of the spring

 

Did you use spring isolators on the upper and lower coils of the springs? (Rubber pieces to prevent metal on metal contact on the upper and lower spring seats).

 

nope .....and what are spring isolators

 

Fancy word of a piece of rubber that you wrap around the coils so that the coils don't contact the spring seats/perch directly..

e.g. http://new.minimania.com/images/NMS1006.jpg

 

it didnt say anything about this so i didnt use one....but do u think that what is making the noise?

 

Sounds likely - but can't say for sure since I can't see/hear it for myself.

 

well thx for the imputs...most likly if my dad brings home my car i will check it out

 

k if the noise is like a clank.. or if you hear it iwnd up aand then release or anythign its def bearings.. and specially if its at a stop and its making noises cause very little metal to metal contact that would make noise when car is stopped... use the spring isolators. i got mine form everyhting nissan for liek 20bucks for like 4.. and they help alot with cruising on bumpy or bad roads... no noise... and also the bearings ... def change themm... its like 18 bucks at parts authority.. and its crucial to turning...

 

my ksports do these too. its pretty common between all coilovers

 

Can someone please post a link to spring isolators? I can't find them anywhere!!

THanks
Todd