thumping noise from spl
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thumping noise from spl
i have thumping noise coming from left compression arm after replacing the stock bushing to SPL. It only comes from the left side.
I remember being able to press the bushing by hand about 4/5 and use a press to push in the rest 1/5.
On the other hand, i had to use the press from the beginning to start pressing the bushing.
Is this normal?
I remember being able to press the bushing by hand about 4/5 and use a press to push in the rest 1/5.
On the other hand, i had to use the press from the beginning to start pressing the bushing.
Is this normal?
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I have the same issue. I just installed the SPL compression rod bushings and I now have a clanking sound on the left front side as if something was loose. It is as if metal was hitting against metal. You can only hear it when you go over cracks or unleveled ground where the car would vibrate. Anyone solve this yet? My right side is fine, left side sounds horrible . Driving, and then a crack and *clunk* *Clunk* *CLUNCK*.... lol Any solutions yet. My SPL rods have the 4 rubber rings 2 on each side. Help? lol. I also have the whiteline inner control arm bushings, which are really good btw. Only after installing the SPL ones I get this noise... on the left side only... I also installed ichiba v2 20mm wheel spacers but I do not think that is going to be it.
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Is there any way to solve this? Maybe placing some sort of rubber pad or cover between the bearing and the frame where the compression rod goes and in that way dampen the clunking...? Because if you check on the OEM bushings components, those go wrapped with some sort of rubber or silicon cover. Maybe that is what they use to dampen the sound...
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I don't think a cover is the answer. I live in Austin and have been to SPL here several times to discuss this noise issue. Any sort of cover could trap dirt and make the problem even worse. Kuah stands by his design and swears if the parts are installed correctly they should not make any noise. I tried white lithium grease, axle grease, WD 40, re-adjusting my end links multiple times and they still made my car sound like crap.
Whiteline and Energy Suspension make replacement bushings for us as well as a couple of other companies so at least we have a choice.
Whiteline and Energy Suspension make replacement bushings for us as well as a couple of other companies so at least we have a choice.
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I don't think a cover is the answer. I live in Austin and have been to SPL here several times to discuss this noise issue. Any sort of cover could trap dirt and make the problem even worse. Kuah stands by his design and swears if the parts are installed correctly they should not make any noise. I tried white lithium grease, axle grease, WD 40, re-adjusting my end links multiple times and they still made my car sound like crap.
Whiteline and Energy Suspension make replacement bushings for us as well as a couple of other companies so at least we have a choice.
Whiteline and Energy Suspension make replacement bushings for us as well as a couple of other companies so at least we have a choice.
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