Odd noise after installing coilovers and endlinks - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

CSkap21 · 06-26-2019, 09:13 PM

So I just finished installing the Perrin end links and Tein street basis Z coilovers. For some reason every time I the slightest bump there’s a bit of a thud and when turning tightly at speeds there’s a loud click sound almost. I feel like it might be coming from the end link hitting the lower control arm. The rears have been fine. Only installed endlinks on the front as well. Anyone who has either of these products came across these problems?

Mr.ac · 06-26-2019, 11:09 PM

Yes, there is always a problem when people forget to re torque bolts after a few miles when everything settles.

Simple fix. Just re torque all the bolts you had to remove.
People always forget to read the coilover install manual fully.

CSkap21 · 06-26-2019, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Yes, there is always a problem when people forget to re torque bolts after a few miles when everything settles.

Simple fix. Just re torque all the bolts you had to remove.
People always forget to read the coilover install manual fully.

I’ll try that tomorrow but it happened as soon as I got them installed and went on a test drive. Happened within the first quarter mile. Hopefully that’ll fix it tomorrow

Mr.ac · 06-27-2019, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSkap21

I’ll try that tomorrow but it happened as soon as I got them installed and went on a test drive. Happened within the first quarter mile. Hopefully that’ll fix it tomorrow

No worries, you are not the first or the last that have the same exact problem after installing coilovers.

You'll just face palm yourself once you find that one bolt that wiggled its self loose.

norcalpb · 06-27-2019, 07:57 PM

I had horrible noises with my Perrin endlinks.

If tightening the bolts doesn’t help, my next step would be to put the stock endlinks back on and check for noises.

NoHaveMSG · 06-27-2019, 08:14 PM

Same here. They are just noisy.

BigTuna · 06-28-2019, 08:53 AM

I had a set of Tein Flex Zs a few years ago. I had a similar noise as well. It ended up being from the top strut nut (21mm?). Just something else to check.

06-26-2019, 09:13 PM	#1
CSkap21 Reckless5.86 Join Date: Oct 2017 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan Posts: 56 Thanks: 20 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Odd noise after installing coilovers and endlinks So I just finished installing the Perrin end links and Tein street basis Z coilovers. For some reason every time I the slightest bump there’s a bit of a thud and when turning tightly at speeds there’s a loud click sound almost. I feel like it might be coming from the end link hitting the lower control arm. The rears have been fine. Only installed endlinks on the front as well. Anyone who has either of these products came across these problems?

06-26-2019, 11:09 PM	#2
Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,368 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,559 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes, there is always a problem when people forget to re torque bolts after a few miles when everything settles. Simple fix. Just re torque all the bolts you had to remove. People always forget to read the coilover install manual fully. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

06-28-2019, 08:53 AM	#7
BigTuna Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Location: Ohio Posts: 672 Thanks: 258 Thanked 477 Times in 275 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a set of Tein Flex Zs a few years ago. I had a similar noise as well. It ended up being from the top strut nut (21mm?). Just something else to check. __________________ 2013 WRB "Build" Thread

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
OEM Coilovers with top hats and endlinks	Swallace113	Brakes, Suspension, Chassis	5	01-20-2018 10:53 PM
Using stick endlinks on lowered coilovers	tskaohu	Suspension \| Chassis \| Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing	8	06-03-2016 01:25 PM
Clunking noise after installing springs	JACK 8URT0N	Suspension \| Chassis \| Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing	9	03-28-2015 04:37 PM
WTS BC Coilovers and Endlinks	Wilso	Canada Classifieds	5	09-21-2014 01:03 PM
Stance Coilovers & Endlinks	Khalis	Suspension \| Chassis \| Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing	6	05-24-2014 11:44 PM

06-27-2019, 07:57 PM	#5
norcalpb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2023 Model 3 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,345 Thanks: 1,256 Thanked 902 Times in 590 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had horrible noises with my Perrin endlinks. If tightening the bolts doesn’t help, my next step would be to put the stock endlinks back on and check for noises.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password