Intrax Springs ... and KYB GR-2 struts ... I think my struts are too long?!

[cryptnix]

I already know it works ... cause well I have it done to my Cutlass but I'm getting this wierd sound as I hit a small dip when I'm turning ...

 

I am wondering if the setup is alittle wider on the Monte's than that of my original Cutty setup ...

 

IF THIS MADE A LICK OF SENSE ... (I am dead beat tired ... got my harness back from Brian Teel and just threw it back into the car ... and played tennis with some friends ... I am poop'd ...)

 

Anyways, let me know

 

 

[White93z34]

what kind of sound?

 

and i'd say your problem is somewhere else, i'd imagine a worn cradle bushing possably or a bolt not torqued to spec. be sure to check your swaybar bushings, mabie you don't have one fully tightened down

[cryptnix]

what kind of sound?

 

and i'd say your problem is somewhere else, i'd imagine a worn cradle bushing possably or a bolt not torqued to spec. be sure to check your swaybar bushings, mabie you don't have one fully tightened down

 

wow ... and what color of shirt am I wearing?

 

its ... hrm ... more like metal hitting a hard plastic ??? Its the only thing I can think of I have Intrax springs on this slut ...

 

BY THE WAY I MENT 1998 MONTE CARLO ;-) ONE WITH THE 3800 ...

[digitaloutsider]

It could possibly be the rubber bushings on the cradle mounts. The passenger rear one on my Regal is worn down, and I get a clunk on hard accelerations or hard braking.

[94CutlassSLCoupe]

is your lower splash guard rubbing on something? I had that happen on my '88

[cryptnix]

yeah, umm ... i forgot to even think of this ...

 

I think my struts are bottoming out ...

 

I have KYB GR-2 struts ... do they make smaller ones?! as in shorter ...

 

[cryptnix]

bumpity bumpity bump

 

i didn't even think of this until one of the guys at the shop i've been taking my car too said something about it ...

[Pabz]

I dont think they could bottom out,

 

I hear that they last less with lowering, but being too long is not the issue.

 

Stuts usually come with a lot more than 2.5 inches of play.

[AWeb80]

did you cut the stock foam bumper in half?

 

 

 

[cryptnix]

Turns out the 4 cradle bolts weren't torqued to spec ... got loose ... only thing that was holding it togeather was the strut towers *GASP*

 

I just had to shed out a penny ... $300+ or so on just front end suspension work today ... :-/

 

4 wheel alignment, new inner and outer tierods, and my rear brakes are sticking so I might need to be replacing the calipers here soon ... I FEEL STUPID

 

Hoping all goes well for this turd cause this thing is pissing me off ...

 

Whats nice now is that I can do appearence updates on this thing ... Michigan is catching up on her alittle bit ... need a new hood and two new doors ... :-/

 

Make sure to check your shit before you're done ... Just some common sense b.s.

[luminal67]

Turns out the 4 cradle bolts weren't torqued to spec ... got loose ... only thing that was holding it togeather was the strut towers *GASP*

 

what BTW was the spec on those bolts? i have a simmilar clunking noise when i brake hard, turn or accelerate hard.

 

thanks

[cryptnix]

Turns out the 4 cradle bolts weren't torqued to spec ... got loose ... only thing that was holding it togeather was the strut towers *GASP*

 

what BTW was the spec on those bolts? i have a simmilar clunking noise when i brake hard, turn or accelerate hard.

 

thanks

 

I believe either 110 or 133 ft lbs

[cryptnix]

did you cut the stock foam bumper in half?

 

did I do what?!

[mfewtrail]

Turns out the 4 cradle bolts weren't torqued to spec ... got loose ... only thing that was holding it togeather was the strut towers *GASP*

 

what BTW was the spec on those bolts? i have a simmilar clunking noise when i brake hard, turn or accelerate hard.

 

thanks

 

I believe either 110 or 133 ft lbs

 

It's 103 ft-lbs.

[AWeb80]

did you cut the stock foam bumper in half?

 

did I do what?!

 

On my ST spring install instructions I had to cut the stock yelllow foam bumper thinging in half..........

[jeremy]

I think Adam is talking about the bump stop.

[AWeb80]

yes........

[mihela816]

You have to cut it? I haven't on my Intrax install! What problems would it cause?

[cryptnix]

I too haven't cut it ... and I haven't seen or felt anything odd other then my stupidity not wrenching down the cradle bolts all the way and causing the front end to shift ...

 

otherwise, please scan it and post it somewhere would ya?

 

is it required on the monte's? cause thats what subframe i'm using atm

[Guest TurboSedan]

i'm curious about this too. i don't see any reason why you'd have to cut the jounce bumper at all. i actually have the KYB integrated boot/bumper on my car but the bumper part of it is the same size as the stock yellow bumper.