Q: To remove or not to remove top rubber cone from rear coilover? Please help.

t_n0d · 06-01-2018, 01:41 PM

I noticed a lot of members on here have removed theirs completely with the exception of the lower rubber isolator. To those who have, have you experienced any noticeable clanks and noises?

I still have my factory rubber cone sitting on top of my rear coilover to eliminate any noise, but I feel like if it is not needed, I should remove it as well. Any draw backs from leaving them out or in? Tell me your thoughts.

k67p67 · 06-01-2018, 03:38 PM

I've seen people cut the rubber cone to reduce its height. I haven't seen anyone remove it completely with stock springs. How would the spring stay in place? I'd imagine it would be noisy as hell. I've only seen it removed when replaced with aftermarket springs/coilovers that include a top hat.

Trips · 06-01-2018, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by k67p67

I've seen people cut the rubber cone to reduce its height. I haven't seen anyone remove it completely with stock springs. How would the spring stay in place? I'd imagine it would be noisy as hell. I've only seen it removed when replaced with aftermarket springs/coilovers that include a top hat.

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06-01-2018, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
t_n0d Base Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: San Diego Posts: 20 Drives: 2013 Z34 SR Rep Power: 7	Q: To remove or not to remove top rubber cone from rear coilover? Please help. I noticed a lot of members on here have removed theirs completely with the exception of the lower rubber isolator. To those who have, have you experienced any noticeable clanks and noises? I still have my factory rubber cone sitting on top of my rear coilover to eliminate any noise, but I feel like if it is not needed, I should remove it as well. Any draw backs from leaving them out or in? Tell me your thoughts. Last edited by t_n0d; 06-01-2018 at 01:44 PM.

06-01-2018, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
k67p67 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 290 Drives: 2017 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 3936	I've seen people cut the rubber cone to reduce its height. I haven't seen anyone remove it completely with stock springs. How would the spring stay in place? I'd imagine it would be noisy as hell. I've only seen it removed when replaced with aftermarket springs/coilovers that include a top hat. Trips likes this. __________________ 2017 370Z Nismo Tech 6MT Work \| Motordyne \| Powertrix \| Swift \| Michelin \| Takeda \| Hotchkis \| RJM \| Voodoo13 \| SPL \| SPC \| Z1 Motorsports \| ZSpeed \| Morimoto \| Craft Square \| Hawk Performance \| Kanjo Spec.D \| Raceseng

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