blown coilover keeps messing up wheel bearing??
06-24-2011, 12:31 AM
#1
blown coilover keeps messing up wheel bearing??
i just got my wheel bearing replaced last saturday and now its doing the same thing it was before. i replaced the wheel bearing and the hub. would a blown coilover keep messing up my wheel bearing??
06-24-2011, 11:31 AM
#6
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a blown coilover would mean a very bouncy ride. I guess it depends on how low the setting is for the coilover and whether the wheel is bumping the fender.
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Last edited by cashoit; 06-24-2011 at 11:52 AM.
06-24-2011, 11:44 AM
#7
one of two things could have gone wrong. 1. your buddy when he was pressing in the bearing messed up the fixtures that hold the ***** in the bearing which would cause you to have a grinding noise and bad bearing.2. whoever put the axle nut on didnt torque it to spec. that axle nut being torque down to spec is VERY important. i replaced my bearings more than once because of these problems. i highly doubt that coilovers would cause this problem
06-25-2011, 01:34 PM
#8
one of two things could have gone wrong. 1. your buddy when he was pressing in the bearing messed up the fixtures that hold the ***** in the bearing which would cause you to have a grinding noise and bad bearing.2. whoever put the axle nut on didnt torque it to spec. that axle nut being torque down to spec is VERY important. i replaced my bearings more than once because of these problems. i highly doubt that coilovers would cause this problem
+1!!!!
Couldn't agree more
06-27-2011, 10:31 AM
#12
06-27-2011, 10:43 AM
#13
What sort of bearing did you use?
It seems Maximas are more prone to bearing failure than some other cars but one would not expect one to wear out in a week without a whole host of factors playing into it.
As was said above the most likely reason is that the bearing was damaged during pressing. Even if it were only slightly damaged other issues such as suspension geometry, scrub radius and use of spacers should be paid close attention to as they can greatly accelerate wear.
To top it off, why do you think you have a blown damper? If you think you do, chances are you do. At the very least you have some sort of issue be it lack of dynamic travel or something that is causing you to pay attention to that corner. Whatever it is consider fixing it. Doing so may mean less blingy wheels or a higher ride but the end result is a faster, safer, more fun to drive car that costs less and makes you happier.
It seems Maximas are more prone to bearing failure than some other cars but one would not expect one to wear out in a week without a whole host of factors playing into it.
As was said above the most likely reason is that the bearing was damaged during pressing. Even if it were only slightly damaged other issues such as suspension geometry, scrub radius and use of spacers should be paid close attention to as they can greatly accelerate wear.
To top it off, why do you think you have a blown damper? If you think you do, chances are you do. At the very least you have some sort of issue be it lack of dynamic travel or something that is causing you to pay attention to that corner. Whatever it is consider fixing it. Doing so may mean less blingy wheels or a higher ride but the end result is a faster, safer, more fun to drive car that costs less and makes you happier.
06-27-2011, 11:09 AM
#15
The sad truth is that most coilovers are far worse than stock suspensions. Add to that the fact that many people who buy them set them up for looks and not for performance and bad things do happen.
06-28-2011, 12:01 AM
#16
06-28-2011, 12:02 AM
#17
What sort of bearing did you use?
It seems Maximas are more prone to bearing failure than some other cars but one would not expect one to wear out in a week without a whole host of factors playing into it.
As was said above the most likely reason is that the bearing was damaged during pressing. Even if it were only slightly damaged other issues such as suspension geometry, scrub radius and use of spacers should be paid close attention to as they can greatly accelerate wear.
To top it off, why do you think you have a blown damper? If you think you do, chances are you do. At the very least you have some sort of issue be it lack of dynamic travel or something that is causing you to pay attention to that corner. Whatever it is consider fixing it. Doing so may mean less blingy wheels or a higher ride but the end result is a faster, safer, more fun to drive car that costs less and makes you happier.
It seems Maximas are more prone to bearing failure than some other cars but one would not expect one to wear out in a week without a whole host of factors playing into it.
As was said above the most likely reason is that the bearing was damaged during pressing. Even if it were only slightly damaged other issues such as suspension geometry, scrub radius and use of spacers should be paid close attention to as they can greatly accelerate wear.
To top it off, why do you think you have a blown damper? If you think you do, chances are you do. At the very least you have some sort of issue be it lack of dynamic travel or something that is causing you to pay attention to that corner. Whatever it is consider fixing it. Doing so may mean less blingy wheels or a higher ride but the end result is a faster, safer, more fun to drive car that costs less and makes you happier.
07-02-2011, 06:23 PM
#19
UPDATE
after further investigation, i've found out that its actually the bushing in the tophat that have gone bad. so atleast i dont have to go through the hassle and cost of getting new bearings pressed in. now i just have to find a new coilover or a new set for the fronts
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