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bossbunny · 02-05-2011, 03:49 PM

I got my lowering springs installed, and I hit a small bump on the way home, I wasn't going very fast. From that point on the front two springs have been making a creaking noise everytime I hit a bump as the car is coming down.

I called the company who installed it and they said bring it back. Skip thinks they didn't tighten the strut enough...

Any advice will be very appreiciated. Should it be okay to drive? Thanks in advance.

Xanthos · 02-05-2011, 03:50 PM

Bring it back.
- X

bossbunny · 02-05-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Xanthos

Bring it back.
- X

Thank you B, that was so insightful. lol.

Xanthos · 02-05-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by badgebunny

Thank you B, that was so insightful. lol.

Anytime.
- X

usa1camaro1969 · 02-05-2011, 04:10 PM

Should be safe to drive it down to them. How long were the new springs on?

bossbunny · 02-05-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by usa1camaro1969

Should be safe to drive it down to them. How long were the new springs on?

Its the first time its been driven since install.

Xanthos · 02-05-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by badgebunny

Its the first time its been driven since install.

Its possible that the springs are just settling in - turning a bit when you hit a bump until they get into a stable spot. But, if its something worse it'll be far worth the trip to have them check it out.

Should be ok to drive on it, but I wouldn't go dukes of hazard on it.

- X

bossbunny · 02-05-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Xanthos

Its possible that the springs are just settling in - turning a bit when you hit a bump until they get into a stable spot. But, if its something worse it'll be far worth the trip to have them check it out.

Should be ok to drive on it, but I wouldn't go dukes of hazard on it.

- X

Well the company that put them on will be at C&C tomorrow so il talk to them. No Dukes of Hazard?! Damn! lol.

Silver Ice · 02-05-2011, 04:22 PM

Not sure what springs you went with but all of the hardware has specific torque settings. Make sure they have torqued everything to spec

2010SLVRBULIT · 02-05-2011, 04:33 PM

probably the sway bar connections..how about some lowered pics?

jagan323 · 02-05-2011, 04:41 PM

What kind of bump btw? Speed bump? pot hole? Curb? That shouldn't cause any problems... mind letting us know brand of springs, and how much lower? I've heard people say while the springs are settling, it makes noises... o_o

Obviously better get it checked out incase, regardless.

bossbunny · 02-05-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jagan323

What kind of bump btw? Speed bump? pot hole? Curb? That shouldn't cause any problems... mind letting us know brand of springs, and how much lower? I've heard people say while the springs are settling, it makes noises... o_o

Obviously better get it checked out incase, regardless.

Ok, BMR stage 1 kit - 1in drop and sways. Not a speed bump more like a drop in the rosd from construction but it could be more than 2 in. The company that instsled them should be at C&C tomorrow and I can show them.

JCO2185 · 02-05-2011, 04:56 PM

id say sway bar connectors. Mine did the same thing and I didnt tighten them down enough

bossbunny · 02-05-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

probably the sway bar connections..how about some lowered pics?

Workin on it.

02-05-2011, 03:49 PM	#1
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	LOWERING SPRINGS HELP! I got my lowering springs installed, and I hit a small bump on the way home, I wasn't going very fast. From that point on the front two springs have been making a creaking noise everytime I hit a bump as the car is coming down. I called the company who installed it and they said bring it back. Skip thinks they didn't tighten the strut enough... Any advice will be very appreiciated. Should it be okay to drive? Thanks in advance.

02-05-2011, 03:50 PM	#2
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Bring it back. - X __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

02-05-2011, 04:10 PM	#5
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	Should be safe to drive it down to them. How long were the new springs on? __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

02-05-2011, 04:22 PM	#9
Silver Ice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss-rs Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: RI Posts: 845 View My Garage	Not sure what springs you went with but all of the hardware has specific torque settings. Make sure they have torqued everything to spec __________________ Pfadt drop springs, Pfadt sway bars Pfadt end links Pfadt rear tie rods Pfadt rear trailing arms Pfadt rear lower control arm reinforcement bracket Kooks Long tube headers and high flow cats Airaid Cold air intake Magnaflow catback exhaust Mti short throw shifter Jannetty tune

02-05-2011, 04:41 PM	#11
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	What kind of bump btw? Speed bump? pot hole? Curb? That shouldn't cause any problems... mind letting us know brand of springs, and how much lower? I've heard people say while the springs are settling, it makes noises... o_o Obviously better get it checked out incase, regardless. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

02-05-2011, 04:33 PM	#10
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	probably the sway bar connections..how about some lowered pics?

02-05-2011, 04:56 PM	#13
JCO2185 RIDING ON AIR Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 964	id say sway bar connectors. Mine did the same thing and I didnt tighten them down enough __________________ --John--2010 Camaro 2LT/RS, Summit White Air Ride Suspension, BBK Longtube Headers, Hi-Flo cats, Doug Thorley catback exhaust, Elite Catch-Can, Airraid CAI, Trifecta tune, ZL1 front end with Phantom grille, ZL1 side skirts, MRR228 graphite wheels

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