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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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front springs question.

i just put in my racing beat front springs and tokico shocks. well when i drive the springs make a cranking sound. i know that its in right. but does it just have to set into place?
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 01:20 AM
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check rubber seat on the cap of the spring.
check the nut on the strut cap.
check ALL the nuts and bolts.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 01:25 AM
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does anyone have this set up?
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 01:59 AM
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i need answers @_@ this thing is driving me crazy.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 02:01 AM
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Did you put the rubber seats on the top of the springs?
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by GOOFYROTOR
check rubber seat on the cap of the spring.
check the nut on the strut cap.
check ALL the nuts and bolts.
why dont u check the above before u change your name to "LOONEYTUNES"
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by GOOFYROTOR
why dont u check the above before u change your name to "LOONEYTUNES"
i checked all of those.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Rogue_Wulff
Did you put the rubber seats on the top of the springs?
yes the rubber seats are there.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 02:23 AM
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Patience young Padiwan. Did you lube the mating surfaces where the springs seat and are you sure you have the thrust washers in the correct order. You may need to simply drive the car around for a bit so the new springs seat.

Your description is a bit vague to be able to provide you with a succinct answer.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 02:37 AM
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yea the washers are in the correct order.
i think it might be because of the new shocks. they were stiff as hell haha.
well i guess ill go lubricate the mating surfaces.
thanks.
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