7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015) Come in and talk about the 7th generation Maxima

Grinding noise after installing coilovers

Old Dec 16, 2021 | 08:30 AM
  #1  
Josh Carden Jr.'s Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie - Just Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 8
Grinding noise after installing coilovers

I have a 2011 Maxima SV and I just recently installed coilovers, it dropped about an inch and a half maybe, my coilover kit didn’t come with stabilizer bar end links and they were a little rough putting into the front coilovers, they’re connected and it’s drivable but I’m getting a terrible grind in the front end, is that the end links? If not what should I get to fix the issue? Thank you in advance guys.
Old Dec 16, 2021 | 04:15 PM
  #2  
The Wizard's Avatar
Administrator
iTrader: (43)
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,718
From: Southern California
Originally Posted by Josh Carden Jr.
I have a 2011 Maxima SV and I just recently installed coilovers, it dropped about an inch and a half maybe, my coilover kit didn’t come with stabilizer bar end links and they were a little rough putting into the front coilovers, they’re connected and it’s drivable but I’m getting a terrible grind in the front end, is that the end links? If not what should I get to fix the issue? Thank you in advance guys.
Retrace your steps. Pop the wheels off and look for the problem.

What coilovers did you install?
Old Dec 16, 2021 | 04:20 PM
  #3  
The Wizard's Avatar
Administrator
iTrader: (43)
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,718
From: Southern California
Also, if you plan to stick around, please title your threads properly. "Help" or "need advice" is the lamest and most non-descriptive thread title; and helps no one who uses the search function. I revised your thread title. Welcome to the Org.
Old Dec 16, 2021 | 05:00 PM
  #4  
User1's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 2,493
Should be able to go a lot lower without clearance issues unless you're running crazy wheel/tire combo.
Old Dec 17, 2021 | 04:19 AM
  #5  
Josh Carden Jr.'s Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie - Just Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 8
Originally Posted by The Wizard
Retrace your steps. Pop the wheels off and look for the problem.

What coilovers did you install?
I don’t know if this is how you reply, I’m really new at this so I apologize in advance, but I installed the Maxpeedingrods coilovers, I figured I wasn’t racing the maxima and they had fairly good reviews so it was a win-win. But I will take off my wheels today and look further into the problem
Old Dec 17, 2021 | 04:22 AM
  #6  
Josh Carden Jr.'s Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie - Just Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 8
Originally Posted by User1
Should be able to go a lot lower without clearance issues unless you're running crazy wheel/tire combo.
I don’t think it’s running any lower than any other maxima with coilovers, I have the standard 18 inch wheel, recommended tires are on and everything. I’ve attached an image to give you an idea of how low it is

This is how low it is, I didn’t think it would be too bad
Old Dec 17, 2021 | 05:12 AM
  #7  
User1's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 2,493
Looks good. Not low enough to rub. Probably gonna be something drivetrain related. Let us know what you find with your inspection.
Old Jan 26, 2022 | 03:10 PM
  #8  
Josh Carden Jr.'s Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie - Just Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 8
Originally Posted by User1
Looks good. Not low enough to rub. Probably gonna be something drivetrain related. Let us know what you find with your inspection.
SO after everything I took it to a shop and they were able to help me out, apparently I had a busted rear wheel bearing, I don’t know if that entirely was the issue, I went to go get a wheel alignment and new tires on for the winter and with the bearing replacement and few tweaks she runs perfect again!
Old Jan 26, 2022 | 03:29 PM
  #9  
The Wizard's Avatar
Administrator
iTrader: (43)
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,718
From: Southern California
So much for the noise coming from the front.... Regardless, glad you got it fixed and thank you for following up. Your info may help others in the future.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hoyshnin
3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
12
Aug 11, 2007 03:19 PM
aminus21
3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
5
Jan 25, 2005 09:01 AM
96max5sp
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
1
Sep 5, 2004 04:49 AM
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
17
Oct 21, 2000 10:16 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:34 AM.