slight noise with Illuminas/H&R sports
#1
slight noise with Illuminas/H&R sports
Installed suspension 4 days ago. Took it to a shop to have it done. I asked them to install the stock spring isolators with the H&Rs.
Do the stock rear springs include spring isolators?
I notice that the installer didn't install them on the rears.
I'm hearing some slight creeking noises over moderate bumps.. not sure if this is the reason for the noise? Anyone chime in a thought or 2?
currently set to 1F/2R.
Thanks!
max0002
Do the stock rear springs include spring isolators?
I notice that the installer didn't install them on the rears.
I'm hearing some slight creeking noises over moderate bumps.. not sure if this is the reason for the noise? Anyone chime in a thought or 2?
currently set to 1F/2R.
Thanks!
max0002
#2
i think that might be the problem because i used h&r on my old car with out the isolaters and it was creeking all the time so i put them back on an problem solved.... but then again it was a 1990 Isuzu Impulse so im not really sure if the max had them back there or not
#3
Thanks TeCaO for the feedback..
Anyone know exactly? the shop actually wrapped the spring isolators on, but it doesn't actually wrap to the end of the spring bottom. The spring is just sitting on the bottom perch without any isolator on BOTH rear sides.
Anyone know exactly? the shop actually wrapped the spring isolators on, but it doesn't actually wrap to the end of the spring bottom. The spring is just sitting on the bottom perch without any isolator on BOTH rear sides.
#4
.. Now i'm questioning if shop ripped the rear isolators when they were removing them and just glued on what they could.. but to do it on both sides evenly and not bother to wrap it to the end of the spring??
(basically, it's like a spring isolator wrapped 1/2 way down the spring)
thanks again...
(basically, it's like a spring isolator wrapped 1/2 way down the spring)
thanks again...
#6
Thanks housecor.. currently, the isolator on the rear springs are covering the next coil up ?! (what were they thinking of?!).. anyway, i'm bringing it back for them to correct this Thurs.
Thanks for the reply everyone.
hopefully this is the root of the problem.
Thanks for the reply everyone.
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hopefully this is the root of the problem.
#7
hey guys.. does this sound right? Quoted from my install guy.. :
"The spring isolators are used for the "dead coils" (the coils that get compressed when the car is off the hoist and are touching). They don't usually go right to the end of the spring. ?
Please let me know.. as my knowledge of springs/isolators isn't up to par..
thanks!
max0002
"The spring isolators are used for the "dead coils" (the coils that get compressed when the car is off the hoist and are touching). They don't usually go right to the end of the spring. ?
Please let me know.. as my knowledge of springs/isolators isn't up to par..
thanks!
max0002
#10
Originally Posted by maxima0002
hey guys.. does this sound right? Quoted from my install guy.. :
"The spring isolators are used for the "dead coils" (the coils that get compressed when the car is off the hoist and are touching). They don't usually go right to the end of the spring. ?
Please let me know.. as my knowledge of springs/isolators isn't up to par..
thanks!
max0002
"The spring isolators are used for the "dead coils" (the coils that get compressed when the car is off the hoist and are touching). They don't usually go right to the end of the spring. ?
Please let me know.. as my knowledge of springs/isolators isn't up to par..
thanks!
max0002
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#11
Originally Posted by maxima0002
Installed suspension 4 days ago. Took it to a shop to have it done. I asked them to install the stock spring isolators with the H&Rs.
Do the stock rear springs include spring isolators?
I notice that the installer didn't install them on the rears.
I'm hearing some slight creeking noises over moderate bumps.. not sure if this is the reason for the noise? Anyone chime in a thought or 2?
currently set to 1F/2R.
Thanks!
max0002
Do the stock rear springs include spring isolators?
I notice that the installer didn't install them on the rears.
I'm hearing some slight creeking noises over moderate bumps.. not sure if this is the reason for the noise? Anyone chime in a thought or 2?
currently set to 1F/2R.
Thanks!
max0002
I realize this doesn't help, but aside from the noise, how's the ride? I had Tein Stechs and GR2s a while back and hated the ride and went back to stock suspension. How does your setup feel? I really want a lowered stance with a stock like ride.
#12
Thanks Housecor.. I agree, I can see this 'dead-coil' thing happening if i had progressive springs. But the H&R Sports are not (from my understanding).
I'm taking it back tomorrow to the shop, so they'll have a look at. For comfort sake, i'd like to have the isolator on the bottom coil, as it makes more sense.
Thanks all.
I'm taking it back tomorrow to the shop, so they'll have a look at. For comfort sake, i'd like to have the isolator on the bottom coil, as it makes more sense.
Thanks all.
#13
Originally Posted by MetaOrbit
I realize this doesn't help, but aside from the noise, how's the ride? I had Tein Stechs and GR2s a while back and hated the ride and went back to stock suspension. How does your setup feel? I really want a lowered stance with a stock like ride.
The H&Rs don't exactly "lower" it like other springs, but does lessen the 4x4 gap. Just how i like it
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I love having the ability to adjust the dampening when I need it, that's why I went with illuminas as I wasn't sure if I'd like the setup with the Blues. My only gripe (not ride related), is if they had a '****' instead of a 'slot' for adjustments, i'd be happier.
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