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ragepsych0
03-21-2005, 06:29 PM
i have eibach springs, and ever since they were put on i have had a vibration, kinda sounds like a buzz. so i looked at the springs and found that the top two coils are rubbing together creating the noise every time i hit a bump, i have no idea how to fix this or what has caused this problem, but it is really really annoying, anyone with any knowledge on this would be really appreciated. thank you.

rixGAphx
03-21-2005, 06:36 PM
At some point, EVERY coil spring will have those top two (and bottom two) coils 'touching' as they diverge and become separate coils.

I can't imagine a sound produced by the touching, though. Certainly nothing loud enough to be heard objectionably.

Assuming you're right, clean the springs in that area with some spirits or detergent, then wrap one of the coils with black electrician's tape.
The thin layer of vinyl should stop metal-to-metal contact.

Even just smearing some grease in between the metal should prevent the friction that would cause noise.

Good luck.
-Rick

ragepsych0
03-21-2005, 06:39 PM
well, that is all i can come up with, because i wrapped the second coil in a rubber hose and it stopped the noise. thank you for the quick reply.

ragepsych0
03-21-2005, 06:44 PM
there is also one other problem, which i am assuming is just bad allignment...

when i go straight forward, not holding the steering wheel, the wheel turns to the left, and the car pulls to the right, so it really confuses me ... ?