Installed new lowering springs on car. Front suspension sounds clunky?
Posted by aukgs@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 7 comments
I recently installed lowering springs on my 2017 vw gti and ever since, the front suspension sounds clunky. It happens mostly when cold or turning out from a parking spot, then goes away after some driving. I’m not sure if a bushing is all of a sudden bad or I wore out the struts? Any advice would be of help here.
not-a-toad@reddit
Sounds like your springs binding or maybe turning and clunking on the top hat. I had this experience with lowering springs on a 240. Honestly have someone turn the wheel side to side while u watch from outside the car and see if you can pinpoint the clunk
aukgs@reddit (OP)
Ill definitely try that. Do you remember how you fixed it?
not-a-toad@reddit
I honestly drove it like that till i got coils 😭
aukgs@reddit (OP)
😭but it didn’t cause any kind of damage right?
leftfootbraker@reddit
Did you get an alignment? How much did you lower the car? Very possible rubbing is occuring on the suspension from increased camber. Also low quality springs could be slamming the bump stops when driving if it is too low.
I mean that's kind of a start. Could be other stuff too but that's what I see the most.
aukgs@reddit (OP)
Yes I got an alignment as soon as i finished. I only lowered about an inch and a half so clearance doesn’t seem like an issue. I did however forget to cut the bumpers but it only makes itself apparent when going over speed bumps too fast. Also the clunky sound goes away after driving a bit
leftfootbraker@reddit
The driving of the car is unlikely to have anything to do with it. Most likely that is just cause you are on a different road. It isn't like the springs warm up or cool down and have notable variations in travel.
1.5" is a large lower btw, and most likely would require LCAs to achieve proper alignment.
Have you pulled the wheels off to inspect everything for signs of rubbing? Would do that for sure.