PhantomZX

Hi,

I just bought my car, and it came with Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks. I'm getting a really loud groaning/creaking sound coming from the front driver side suspension. The previous owner said it was the bushings where the springs meet the shock platforms.

Is this a common occurence, and what is the best way to stop the noise?

lexforlife

iTrader: (7)

get some wd 40 spray lower perch area and up towards mounts under the fender well.. i have the ltuned and from time to time i get that noise .. i am actually switching to the better performing and nicely designed DAizens progressive rate springs which have a durable wrapping around the first 2 coils for noise supression but for now the wd 40 will keep them quiet

PhantomZX

Thanks for the information. Is there a more permanent fix for this noise other than changing the springs? The groaning noise only occurs when I'm driving slowly and going over bumps and/or turning the steering wheel when car is stopped or moving very slowly.

Also, doesn't WD-40 eat rubber? I don't want the rubber perch to discintegrate prematurely because of the spray.

lexforlife

iTrader: (7)

i have
never heard of wd 40 earing rubber if you want use water proof spray silicone

the other way is to disassemble and spin the pearch and upper mount to change load postion spraying works for me

mooretorque

WD-40 isn't a lubricant; it's a dessicant (gets rid of water). Use the silicone spray............

Mr GS400

Sounds (play on words) like it's sway bar bushings rather than springs.

Get some of the grease that Daizen uses w/ their sway bars. I packed my poly bushings months ago with their 'goop' and it eliminated all the creaking and groaning.

Good Luck!