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Squeaking noise coming from lowering springs
- Thread starter StoneColdBlue22
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Same issue here with LP springs I went in and double checked where the springs sit in the isolaters. Everything looked good the top isolated had about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch where thr end of the springs buts up and sets in the isolator. I loosened bolts and used a floor jack to set the suspension to ride height and re-tightened everything back up. Noise stopped for a second and started up again. Sounds like a clunk and spring vibrating. I think once the spring is fully compressed it maybe catches the edge of the lowered control arm cup it sits in. I took pictures and reached out to LP to see if this is a known issue and remedied in a later version of the spring.
Pictures of are the bottom and top isolaters. Anyone think that small gap in the second pic could be the culprit?
It was difficult to get a picture of where the springs maybe catching once the suspension is set because it sits down in the control arm but it spreads out and seems to be catching slightly making a clunk and spring vibrating sounds. The third and fourth pic is where I believe the spring is catching it is ever so slightly but would explain the clunk and the spring vibrating kinda sound.
More to follow.
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Pictures of are the bottom and top isolaters. Anyone think that small gap in the second pic could be the culprit?
It was difficult to get a picture of where the springs maybe catching once the suspension is set because it sits down in the control arm but it spreads out and seems to be catching slightly making a clunk and spring vibrating sounds. The third and fourth pic is where I believe the spring is catching it is ever so slightly but would explain the clunk and the spring vibrating kinda sound.
More to follow.
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Same issue here with LP springs I went in and double checked where the springs sit in the isolaters. Everything looked good the top isolated had about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch where thr end of the springs buts up and sets in the isolator. I loosened bolts and used a floor jack to set the suspension to ride height and re-tightened everything back up. Noise stopped for a second and started up again. Sounds like a clunk and spring vibrating. I think once the spring is fully compressed it maybe catches the edge of the lowered control arm cup it sits in. I took pictures and reached out to LP to see if this is a known issue and remedied in a later version of the spring.
Pictures of are the bottom and top isolaters. Anyone think that small gap in the second pic could be the culprit?
It was difficult to get a picture of where the springs maybe catching once the suspension is set because it sits down in the control arm but it spreads out and seems to be catching slightly making a clunk and spring vibrating sounds. The third and fourth pic is where I believe the spring is catching it is ever so slightly but would explain the clunk and the spring vibrating kinda sound.
More to follow.
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Pictures of are the bottom and top isolaters. Anyone think that small gap in the second pic could be the culprit?
It was difficult to get a picture of where the springs maybe catching once the suspension is set because it sits down in the control arm but it spreads out and seems to be catching slightly making a clunk and spring vibrating sounds. The third and fourth pic is where I believe the spring is catching it is ever so slightly but would explain the clunk and the spring vibrating kinda sound.
More to follow.
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Same issue here with LP springs I went in and double checked where the springs sit in the isolaters. Everything looked good the top isolated had about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch where thr end of the springs buts up and sets in the isolator. I loosened bolts and used a floor jack to set the suspension to ride height and re-tightened everything back up. Noise stopped for a second and started up again. Sounds like a clunk and spring vibrating. I think once the spring is fully compressed it maybe catches the edge of the lowered control arm cup it sits in. I took pictures and reached out to LP to see if this is a known issue and remedied in a later version of the spring.
Pictures of are the bottom and top isolaters. Anyone think that small gap in the second pic could be the culprit?
It was difficult to get a picture of where the springs maybe catching once the suspension is set because it sits down in the control arm but it spreads out and seems to be catching slightly making a clunk and spring vibrating sounds. The third and fourth pic is where I believe the spring is catching it is ever so slightly but would explain the clunk and the spring vibrating kinda sound.
More to follow.
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Pictures of are the bottom and top isolaters. Anyone think that small gap in the second pic could be the culprit?
It was difficult to get a picture of where the springs maybe catching once the suspension is set because it sits down in the control arm but it spreads out and seems to be catching slightly making a clunk and spring vibrating sounds. The third and fourth pic is where I believe the spring is catching it is ever so slightly but would explain the clunk and the spring vibrating kinda sound.
More to follow.
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It's definitely not a common issue, and one we've only dealt with once in regards to Cajun's set. I did speak with our Manufacturer and made him aware of the two instances to see if it was something we needed to consider. During Manufacturing, there will be a tolerance among all of the Springs made during that batch. Even if coiled around a Mandrel, there will be a small window on what is acceptable on their end.
I replied to your email with my contact information, so once you have a moment give me a call and we'll go over a few options and see what would be best for you.
Matt
I replied to your email with my contact information, so once you have a moment give me a call and we'll go over a few options and see what would be best for you.
Matt
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Matt, thanks. Just returned your email and phone call. Thank you for your responsiveness and support.
As an update to the situation I was able to bring the spring out (was only occurring on left side in my case) and reinstall the spring using a small pry bar when compressing the suspension with floor jack slightly offset towards rear center of the vehicle. The picture attached is the space I was able to create under load. Got her aligned and Victory Ford this morning and all is good to go. So no more noise, rides good and looks great.
I would encourage anyone installing the springs to compress the suspension and check for clearance as you will not notice until there is a load on the springs.
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As an update to the situation I was able to bring the spring out (was only occurring on left side in my case) and reinstall the spring using a small pry bar when compressing the suspension with floor jack slightly offset towards rear center of the vehicle. The picture attached is the space I was able to create under load. Got her aligned and Victory Ford this morning and all is good to go. So no more noise, rides good and looks great.
I would encourage anyone installing the springs to compress the suspension and check for clearance as you will not notice until there is a load on the springs.
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I had to lower the sub frame and push that inside back control arm bolt through one side and disconnect sway bar linkage to get the spring out or loose enough to get any significant movement out of the spring. Where you successful?
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