Hey guys,

Winters coming quick, and its hitting hard now especially cus I'm North of the border.

So lately I've experienced loud squeaks, mostly in the rear coils, when going over bumps. Didn't know if this had to do with me putting them all on the softest setting. Though that wasn't a problem when I first installed them. I had this set of BC Racing coilovers installed around spring and never experienced a problem with them. I emailed BC Racing and they said it sounded like I needed to redo the preload.

My question is:

1. Has this ever happen to any of you with BC Coils?


Then I realized that this is an opportunity to raise the car for winter driving. The only problem is that I'm afraid of it seizing, and the hassle of having to get it aligned when I lower it again in summer. I would just forget about it and keep it as is then, but my wheel gap is so small that I'm afraid that this would minimize traction and grip since the snow would just funnel around in that small space. I can take pictures if its hard to understand what I mean.


2. With all that in mind, should I still raise the car?


3. Lastly, if I don't raise it and keep it as is, should I put any protection on it? I know you should apply proper grease/anti-seize should I decide to raise it. I have silicone lube and didn't know if that was enough to keep the coils protected for winter.


Thanks in advance for any help and advice. It is much appreciated!!

 

Definitely use anti-seize where there is metal ot metal contact, like the threads and the spring collar.

Make sure you're preload is correct and the squeaking could also be the bushings, in freezing temps the rubber will tend to get a little hard.

 

I'm a complete coilover noob but why would the preload not be correct? I had it installed at a reputable shop that works solely on Toyota and Lexus'. And yea I was also thinking it was just because of the cold weather but was afraid that it could lead to rust or something worst if I didn't try something. Thanks again.

 

its the cold weather. you'll get a lot of weird noises. its normal.

 

Just because a shop is "reputable" does not mean they have a clue when it comes to adjustable coilovers. It all comes down to the guy putting it in.

Preload is easy enough to check to get that of the "possibility" list.

But most likely, it is just the cold and your bushings.

 

Yea I was thinking it was cold weather but didn't want to take any chances. I will definately have them look it over again.

I guess if its just the rubber bushings I could just spray it down with silicone lube?

Thanks for the input guys!!

 

your going to drive yourself crazy trying to quite it down. its not going to happen and will eventually come back. i just deal with it for the 10 mins of driving til everything warms up.