Rattle on my B+G's
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Rattle on my B+G's
I just got my B+G's installed about a week ago, when they were first installed they were as low as they could go. So obviously, I raised them some so that there is about a finger gap in the front and no gap in the back. Ever since, there is a rattle coming from the front right and I was wondering if anyone knew what the problem could be? thanks in advance.
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Rep Power: 0 its probably the bolts or something might be hitting against them. i don't think its the camber since there is no need for a camber kit on the front. if it's not the bolts you should get them inspected.
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Rep Power: 416 are you sure you tightened the bottom perch right?
you get the noise when driving over badd road right?
most of the time it comes from the bottom or top perch, where the spring sits. a couple of people with B&Gs had problems with the rear rattling.. i think they greased up all the parts and it stopped the rattles.. you could always add spring isolators.
but ya check the bolts, people also forget to tighten down the bolt under the hood that holds the whole strut assembly in place. i dont think this is the case but worth trying
you get the noise when driving over badd road right?
most of the time it comes from the bottom or top perch, where the spring sits. a couple of people with B&Gs had problems with the rear rattling.. i think they greased up all the parts and it stopped the rattles.. you could always add spring isolators.
but ya check the bolts, people also forget to tighten down the bolt under the hood that holds the whole strut assembly in place. i dont think this is the case but worth trying
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Rep Power: 416 well just to let you know, alot of people disagree with using spring isolators. reason being, you paid 1000 for a suspension, it should be trouble free already.. try calling b&g and see what they say..
if i was in your shoe's i would probably just live with it cause its not really doing any damage, just annoying. or if it got to me i'd just use spring isolators..
but ya not sure where you could find them tho, sorry. i just know energy suspension makes them, its basically just a rubber tubing that goes around the springs so that metal doesnt hit metal. it would require you to take apart your suspension again.
oh didnt ask yet, did you get it done by a shop? cause i'd take it back to them, let them worry about it.
if i was in your shoe's i would probably just live with it cause its not really doing any damage, just annoying. or if it got to me i'd just use spring isolators..
but ya not sure where you could find them tho, sorry. i just know energy suspension makes them, its basically just a rubber tubing that goes around the springs so that metal doesnt hit metal. it would require you to take apart your suspension again.
oh didnt ask yet, did you get it done by a shop? cause i'd take it back to them, let them worry about it.
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Rep Power: 0 yes i did have them installed at a shop. i lowered the front a little today to get it to the right height and sprayed silicone spray all over it. ive driven it a few times and the rattling is not nearly as severe, very rarely does it anymore, but im still gonna take it in and get it checked, thanks everyone
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