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Does anyone's coilovers creak when they are turning at slow speeds or going to full lock?
Mine creak, the softer i set them the more they creak...

Any ideas?
 

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Snoozr said:
Does anyone's coilovers creak when they are turning at slow speeds or going to full lock?
Mine creak, the softer i set them the more they creak...

Any ideas?
Broken Spring??

Happened to me on a previous car, but the coilovers i have on the S15 dont creak
 
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yeh mine do, i just realised i was on about 33 with the damper setting as well, so quite soft :p
 

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I have a little oil leaking from my front passenger strut, its a tiny amount that doesnt even drip onto the floor :no: the only time the sturt creaks is when i jack it up and the wheel lifts off the floor.

Is this a problem?? Is it easy fixed?? (I'm guessing not :rolleyes:)
 
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If your strut is leaking, it's a problem. You may need new wiper seals or the internal cartridge may be stuffed. The good thing with decent shocks is they're mostly 100% rebuildable. I'd get it checked out soon to prevent further possible damage.
 

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I-nearly-bought-a-batty said:
......... I'd get it checked out soon to prevent further possible damage.
How would check them?? Would my local tuner type place do the job??
 
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depends on how competent they are. You may need to bring them to a place that services shocks so they can service them ie replace seals, oil etc. If working on my mountain bike shocks is anything to go by - don't try it yourself!
 
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