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krod 11-11-2011 07:47 AM

Swift Springs Rattle?
 
So I just bought a Z and have some Swift springs installed and noticed some rattling coming from the rear when going over bumps and such. On the highway and stuff don't hear anything but when going over rough areas of the road sounds like marbles sort of in the rear. Is this normal?

Cmike2780 11-11-2011 08:08 AM

Likely not installed properly. Have your installer check it out and make sure it's lined up properly

RedBullRR 11-11-2011 08:32 AM

Check those Bolts for your Sway Bars...

Trips 11-11-2011 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBullRR (Post 1402367)
Check those Bolts for your Sway Bars...

I agree

krod 11-11-2011 02:18 PM

so the springs aren't supposed to rattle somehwat or make any sounds when going over bumpy roads? Is it supposed to be quiet or how is the drive?

TX_370 11-11-2011 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krod (Post 1403061)
so the springs aren't supposed to rattle somehwat or make any sounds when going over bumpy roads?

No.

Quote:

Originally Posted by krod (Post 1403061)
Is it supposed to be quiet or how is the drive?

Yes.

Trips 11-11-2011 02:22 PM

If you can have a look and see if all your bolts are tight or take it to whom did the swaybar install to confirm nothings loose.

krod 11-11-2011 02:34 PM

if not the sway bar bolts anything else you guys suspect? never drove an oem Z so not sure how it drives without the springs but youre saying there should be no rattling or anything from the rear? My GTR rear end rattled slightly but that was a well known factory issue and not a problem so was wondering if this is the same?

TMAN1985 11-11-2011 03:16 PM

Mine never made any noise. My friend installed them and for some reason his made noise...but it went away after a week or so...Not sure what it was

KamiSpeed 11-11-2011 04:35 PM

make sure everything was installed correctly and that there isn't something loose inside the car, sometimes a loose clip or something makes it sound like it's coming from the springs

kenchan 11-11-2011 04:36 PM

rattling at slow speeds over uneven surfaces (and no noise while driving constant speeds on highways) is usually from endlinks per posts above.

krod 11-11-2011 04:46 PM

what is an endlink? Does this just require a bolt tightening?

krod 11-11-2011 04:47 PM

BTW you guys are so helpful!

TMAN1985 11-11-2011 04:48 PM

Did u take the grey peice in the bottom of the stock spring and put it on the new spring?

krod 11-11-2011 04:57 PM

The bump stops? Yes they were supposed to do that. Can't get under the car to check without a jack/lift.


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