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Jul 28, 2004

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Rear hayames noisy

There is some noise coming from my rear hayames when going over bumps, sounds like the springs coils are hitting each other.
has anyone experienced this? COuld it be my install?

Jul 28, 2004

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The locking perch is loose. And they tend to come loose every now and then. Like every three days and depending on the road you travel. The worst road you travel, the bigger chance of it getting loose.

I really wish you the best of luck...

Jul 29, 2004

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Well that would explain it since I live in NY. Has anyone put teflon or something on the treads to stop that?

Jul 29, 2004

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Ok, NOt a suspension expert, which one is the locking perch?

Jul 29, 2004

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The top two nuts have to be tightened against each other. Use a rubber mallet or hammer on the spanner wrench to really tighten it up.
I thought my Hayames were fuqtup cause of this noise I kept hearing whenever I hit a bump. Turned out to be my exhaust pipe hitting the friggin rear sway bar.

Jul 29, 2004

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Most coils make noise. You should hear mine!! Blah!

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That's true - if they were totally noise-free, they'd be stock, ha ha.

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I adjusted everything this week and the ride is better. I think i had too much preload on the driver side rear. My front passenger side I could move the spirng up and down 1/2 to 1 inch...oppss. So all is adjusted for now. Still not 100% satisfied with the ride quality but it is night and day from installation to proper adjustments and a wheel alignment. Still think I may dump these for some Tokicos since I have nuespeed race springs already.