Horrible noise after Z1 upper control arm install

Wonka2581 · 03-21-2016, 09:13 AM

Well I installed my Z1 upper control arms (street version) and I have a horrible noise coming from the front end. I even followed the instructions to a "T"..

I have even greased and regreased to no avail.. Any thoughts?

http://youtu.be/0bgVhKT0C2k

SouthArk370Z · 03-21-2016, 09:37 AM

If you can't feel it in the steering wheel, it may just be a shield/cover/plate/&c that you didn't get quite right or knocked loose and didn't notice.

If you can feel it in the steering wheel, I'd take it to my favorite alignment shop and get them to check it.

Wonka2581 · 03-21-2016, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

If you can't feel it in the steering wheel, it may just be a shield/cover/plate/&c that you didn't get quite right or knocked loose and didn't notice.

If you can feel it in the steering wheel, I'd take it to my favorite alignment shop and get them to check it.

Lol already did when I got the alignment.. Alignment guy couldn't find anything wrong...

And the car drives fine... Cannot feel it in the wheel.

Meulen · 03-21-2016, 09:51 AM

possible the locknut on the height adjustment for your coil over got knocked loose during the install?

Wonka2581 · 03-21-2016, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Meulen

possible the locknut on the height adjustment for your coil over got knocked loose during the install?

Nope.. I'm on stock shocks with swift springs..

SouthArk370Z · 03-21-2016, 10:01 AM

Try bouncing the front corners of the car and see if you can get it to make the noise.

If the frequency of the noise changes with engine speed, it may be something coming in contact with a belt, pulley or other moving part.

Just guessing.

Wonka2581 · 03-21-2016, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Try bouncing the front corners of the car and see if you can get it to make the noise.

If the frequency of the noise changes with engine speed, it may be something coming in contact with a belt, pulley or other moving part.

Just guessing.

Ok I'll give that a shot

brancky3 · 03-21-2016, 10:25 AM

Did you just put the springs on as well? Almost sounds like the nut on top of your strut is not all the way tight.

Wonka2581 · 03-21-2016, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

Did you just put the springs on as well? Almost sounds like the nut on top of your strut is not all the way tight.

Yes I did the install my self. I torqued all the nuts and bolts back to spec. And I did the spring install about 3 weeks before I installed the control arms.. And when I did the springs there was no noise what so ever.. It only started after I installed the control arms..

wideglideleon · 03-21-2016, 02:38 PM

I installed the Z1 upper arms also and I am having quite a bit of noise my self.
I had the alignment done professionally. I will be making an appointment to take it in and see if they can find out what the noise is caused from.

Wonka2581 · 03-21-2016, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wideglideleon

I installed the Z1 upper arms also and I am having quite a bit of noise my self.
I had the alignment done professionally. I will be making an appointment to take it in and see if they can find out what the noise is caused from.

Is it the same noise I'm having?

OldFart · 03-21-2016, 04:09 PM

Is the sound when you hit bumps? Could be depending on how agressive your camber and how dropped you are, you may be tapping the inner fender where it attaches to the fender itself.

John@Z1 · 03-21-2016, 04:21 PM

Please check to make sure the outer joint is torqued to 37. If it persist please don't hesitate to call.

We don't know there is a problem if there is no call.

Wonka2581 · 03-21-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by John@Z1

Please check to make sure the outer joint is torqued to 37. If it persist please don't hesitate to call.

We don't know there is a problem if there is no call.

Are you talking about the ball joint?

Wonka2581 · 03-21-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OldFart

Is the sound when you hit bumps? Could be depending on how agressive your camber and how dropped you are, you may be tapping the inner fender where it attaches to the fender itself.

I'm on swifts.. 1.5" lower in the fromt.. And my from camber is at -2°

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	If you can't feel it in the steering wheel, it may just be a shield/cover/plate/&c that you didn't get quite right or knocked loose and didn't notice. If you can feel it in the steering wheel, I'd take it to my favorite alignment shop and get them to check it. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3391	possible the locknut on the height adjustment for your coil over got knocked loose during the install? __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Try bouncing the front corners of the car and see if you can get it to make the noise. If the frequency of the noise changes with engine speed, it may be something coming in contact with a belt, pulley or other moving part. Just guessing. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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brancky3 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Greer, SC Age: 38 Posts: 754 Drives: 14 370Z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 17	Did you just put the springs on as well? Almost sounds like the nut on top of your strut is not all the way tight. __________________ 2014 Nissan 370z Gun Metallic 6-spd Test Pipes \| Nismo CBE \| Stillen Gen3 \| Swift springs \| Advanation Sway Bars \| RJM Clutch \| GTR DBA Premium Wheels

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wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64086	Same on mine I installed the Z1 upper arms also and I am having quite a bit of noise my self. I had the alignment done professionally. I will be making an appointment to take it in and see if they can find out what the noise is caused from.

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OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 62 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 961	Is the sound when you hit bumps? Could be depending on how agressive your camber and how dropped you are, you may be tapping the inner fender where it attaches to the fender itself.

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John@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,589 Drives: Turbos Rep Power: 20	Please check to make sure the outer joint is torqued to 37. If it persist please don't hesitate to call. We don't know there is a problem if there is no call. __________________ Z1 Motorsports will beat any advertised price on Nissan OEM Parts! 770-838-7777 ext 311 AIM: JohnatZ1 email: John@Z1motorsports.com

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