thump sound after installing TEIN FLEX on 99 GS300
10-23-04, 08:17 AM
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thump sound after installing TEIN FLEX on 99 GS300 ???
Hey experts need some help here. I recently installed my TEIN FLex on my 99 gs300. Everytime i hit a small bump it makes a thump sound like something is hitting but not ness bottom out. Im riding on stock 17's and there is no gap between my tire and the fender. Its pretty low. Do you really think that sound is from bottoming out or is it the upper control arm hitting the frame. From looking at it it looks like the upper control arm is like 1.5 inches from hitting the top. PLz let me know.
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10-23-04, 11:02 AM
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yah...looks a bit too low for everyday driving....lol.
Try raising it up a bit and see it the thump goes away. Also check the sway bar end link if its secure...it may be hittin the coils.
Good luck.
Pete
Try raising it up a bit and see it the thump goes away. Also check the sway bar end link if its secure...it may be hittin the coils.
Good luck.
Pete
10-23-04, 11:50 AM
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Being that low it could be your side skirts hitting the ground!
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10-23-04, 03:07 PM
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Hehe, yeah, thats as low as mine are set right now. I had to take off my 20's to get them redone, and the 16's are another inch lower diameter. I would say its probably grounding out.
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10-23-04, 05:24 PM
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No problems with alignment really.. camber may be off a little thats it.. My 20's just came in today so im gonna post new picture of it if it still has the bump sound. Thanks ..
10-25-04, 02:16 AM
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No problems with alignment really.. camber may be off a little thats it.. My 20's just came in today so im gonna post new picture of it if it still has the bump sound. Thanks ..
No problems with alignment really.. camber may be off a little thats it.. My 20's just came in today so im gonna post new picture of it if it still has the bump sound. Thanks ..
and about the thumb sound, it's a common problem on the flex
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DUDE !!!!! I have encountered a new problem... Just placed them 20's on .. Staggered 20x9 and 20x10... #%$# man they rub like crazy on the fender and quater panel. Theres about a 2 finger gap right now and everytime i hit a small bump it shaves a peice of the tire off. On top of that the bump sound is still there. So now i know the bump sound is totally not from bottoming out.
Is anyone having this problem with there staggered set up. Cux i might got back to 19's not if thats the case. SOS SOS SOS SOS SOS SOS !!!!!!!!
Is anyone having this problem with there staggered set up. Cux i might got back to 19's not if thats the case. SOS SOS SOS SOS SOS SOS !!!!!!!!