So just changed all my suspension, second hand gaz coilovers, but new wishbones, new m3 eccentric lollipop bushes, new tie rod ends- bolted everything back together and took it for a spin- my problem is, when i go lock to lock i can hear the springs "pinging"???
i adjusted the coilovers this morning and tightened the sleeves- what could be the problem?
could i have overtightened things putting them back, as my steering does feel a little stiffer???
suspension creaking?
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Brianmoooore
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Best thing to do is pop the track rod ends from the steering arms, and swing each hub individually from lock to lock by hand.
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Motorhole
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This is quite normal for coilovers. Due to the weight of the car, the spring tries to stay with the upper spring plate as the strut rotates with steering lock - eventually enough tension is created for it to 'pop' free and turn. That's the pinging sound.
More expensive coilover kits get around this by using a roller bearing upper spring plate that allows the spring to turn freely with the strut.
More expensive coilover kits get around this by using a roller bearing upper spring plate that allows the spring to turn freely with the strut.