Knocking sound in wheels during driving

[WallsAndFoundations]

I just installed the 30mm and 25mm eibach wheel spacers and I'm noticing a relatively loud knocking sound coming from the right front wheel. I'm taking it in Friday to get things done but I was wondering if I could get a preliminary assessment. What's going on?

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[G-Man]

not tightened correctly

[WallsAndFoundations]

Originally Posted by G-Man

not tightened correctly

Thank you for the quick reply. I have a 60 mile commute round trip.. you think it'll be good til Friday for when I get it fixed? I know it's not smart but I don't have much choice.

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[G-Man]

I have no idea, I would not trust it. but I don't trust spacers in general, in theory they are great but, unless you check them, the inside bolts can loosen and cause problems like this. Can you not pull off the wheels and check to see if they are tight?

[Akari]

What torque spec did you use on the spacers?

[G-Man]

i do not use them, i would guess the same as the wheel, go in a star pattern to make sure they all get tight and seat well.

[WallsAndFoundations]

Originally Posted by G-Man

I have no idea, I would not trust it. but I don't trust spacers in general, in theory they are great but, unless you check them, the inside bolts can loosen and cause problems like this. Can you not pull off the wheels and check to see if they are tight?

I can pull them off and check and they are indeed loose. I've been having to tighten them every few days. I'll have to do for friday.. I hope it'll be okay

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[WallsAndFoundations]

Originally Posted by Akari

What torque spec did you use on the spacers?

I wasn't able to. I only have the tire jack and a 3/4" socket wrench.

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[Turdinator]

Originally Posted by WallsAndFoundations

I can pull them off and check and they are indeed loose. I've been having to tighten them every few days. I'll have to do for friday.. I hope it'll be okay

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How areyou tightening them and why would you take it in somewhere if you know this is the issue?

[WallsAndFoundations]

Originally Posted by Turdinator

How areyou tightening them and why would you take it in somewhere if you know this is the issue?

I'm tightening them with a combination of my tire jack and a socket wrench. But the socket wrench ain't tightening it. For whatever reason the 30mm spacers in the back I was able to tighten no problem, but the one in the front has a way the "tunnel" for the nut is created that the socket won't fit in to tighten it. :/ don't got the materials to do the job right.. dealership is offering to do it for 16 bucks so fuck it.

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