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I installed Tokico HTS shocks and struts with Vogtland springs 1.3" drop. (2004 EX, 2dr) Installation seemed pretty straight forward but i have a clunking sound coming from the front struts, when i hit sharp bumps or pot holes. I put new strut bearings in and sway bar end links. There was a slight clunk in the rear before the install and i still have it after the install. I shortened the rear bump stops about an inch to accomodate the lower springs.
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Other than the clunking, the car feels great. Its my commuter(75miles/day) and i merely installed the springs to replace the worn stockers. The ride is extremely nice and not too harsh. I still have to play with the adjusters and see what setting i like the best.
Dave
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Other than the clunking, the car feels great. Its my commuter(75miles/day) and i merely installed the springs to replace the worn stockers. The ride is extremely nice and not too harsh. I still have to play with the adjusters and see what setting i like the best.
Dave
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did you recheck the bolts and nutsw after the install?
If yes and no issues found, try to see the top mounts? I had to change them after installing my KYB AGX.
Besides that, could be sway bar endlinks.
If yes and no issues found, try to see the top mounts? I had to change them after installing my KYB AGX.
Besides that, could be sway bar endlinks.
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Cool, no prob.
The ball joints are in good shape. I'm not sure if the lower control arm bushings could be bad, or if its merely the fact that their is no rubber lower spring perch.
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The ball joints are in good shape. I'm not sure if the lower control arm bushings could be bad, or if its merely the fact that their is no rubber lower spring perch.
Dave
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I installed Tokico HTS shocks and struts with Vogtland springs 1.3" drop. (2004 EX, 2dr) Installation seemed pretty straight forward but i have a clunking sound coming from the front struts, when i hit sharp bumps or pot holes. I put new strut bearings in and sway bar end links. There was a slight clunk in the rear before the install and i still have it after the install. I shortened the rear bump stops about an inch to accomodate the lower springs.
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Other than the clunking, the car feels great. Its my commuter(75miles/day) and i merely installed the springs to replace the worn stockers. The ride is extremely nice and not too harsh. I still have to play with the adjusters and see what setting i like the best.
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Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Other than the clunking, the car feels great. Its my commuter(75miles/day) and i merely installed the springs to replace the worn stockers. The ride is extremely nice and not too harsh. I still have to play with the adjusters and see what setting i like the best.
Dave
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Thanks Mahout, that sounds like what would be causing my issues. I still have to take it apart. I ordered a Civic Haynes repair book....its that bad. Hahaha
On a side note, the springs settled big time. What started off as a 1.25-1.3" drop turned into closer to 1.5"-1.6"". It's still manageable with my stock rims and tires, but i think it would be a little bumpy for my commuter if i put on some thin side-walled 17" or 18" tires.
Dave
On a side note, the springs settled big time. What started off as a 1.25-1.3" drop turned into closer to 1.5"-1.6"". It's still manageable with my stock rims and tires, but i think it would be a little bumpy for my commuter if i put on some thin side-walled 17" or 18" tires.
Dave
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