Installed H&R Springs-2014PP

Thanks Cror. Only did it AFTER I got it back from the dealer and the alignment.

If I have the car on and stand outside the car and turn the wheel, it doesnt make any noise. If I'm sitting in the car and turn the wheel, I can hear the creaking/squeaking....
 
I'd take a closer look at the strut mounts as s1korr suggested, obviously the problem is showing up under load, and I am sure also when cornering.
 
guys, Ive gone through everything and I cannot figure out what that squeaking/creaking noise is! Its driving me crazy! Any ideas? It wasnt making any noise when I first put the springs in and drove it for 2 days. I took it to the dealer and upon return, the noise is there. thoughts? TIA
 
Have any of you noticed that when reinstalling the top plate on the strut and tightening down the nut, the spring is still a bit "loose" in there? It doesnt compress down until the weight of the car is on it.
Is that normal?
 
^^+1 Also ensure that the bearing at the top is clean and has plenty of lube. The squeak you hear is coming from the seats. If the bearing is dirty or the rubber seats are also dirty it will make some noise. I had a similar issue. 


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68_GT said:
I had H&R's on my G35 and loved them too. They get the ride height perfect.

You need tail light tint :)
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Yes, tail light tint is next. I hate my tails....

ShoBoat said:
^^+1 Also ensure that the bearing at the top is clean and has plenty of lube. The squeak you hear is coming from the seats. If the bearing is dirty or the rubber seats are also dirty it will make some noise. I had a similar issue. 


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What bearing are you referring to? It does sound like the squeak is coming from the boot itself. When I installed the new springs, the top plate was barely touching the top of the spring until I let the car down. Then the weight of the car seemed to bring that down.
Not sure what I need to lube....TIA
 
11BLKFX4EB said:
68_GT said:
I had H&R's on my G35 and loved them too. They get the ride height perfect.

You need tail light tint :)
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Yes, tail light tint is next. I hate my tails....

ShoBoat said:
^^+1 Also ensure that the bearing at the top is clean and has plenty of lube. The squeak you hear is coming from the seats. If the bearing is dirty or the rubber seats are also dirty it will make some noise. I had a similar issue. 


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What bearing are you referring to? It does sound like the squeak is coming from the boot itself. When I installed the new springs, the top plate was barely touching the top of the spring until I let the car down. Then the weight of the car seemed to bring that down.
Not sure what I need to lube....TIA
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They upper strut mount has a bearing in it. If it binds when loaded it will cause the spring to chatter (squeak). Also if the upper and lower mounts are dirty or the spring is not seated it can cause the same effect. I when through this with mine.


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Getting back to this.....I replied to another post here about the same creaking noise another member is having. I'm wondering if the issue is the strut top actually rubbing on the strut tower itself. I pulled the rubber grommet and it looks like that may be the case. Anyone else have the same problem? I'm ready to rip these things out and go back to stock. Its driving me nuts
 
Same issue here. More of a creak than a squeak for me. I believe the spring coating is sticking to the rubber tower boot causing the sound. I can't hear it under hood. I will be applying some grease to the contact points and see what happens.


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Yes more of a creak here too. When u installed your springs, did you notice that the spring still had some movement even after installing the top plate and tightening it? The only way it wouldn't mover was when it was under load. You think that noise is the top and bottom rubber around the spring?
 
Apply some rubber lubricant. They sell them at auto parts stores, such as silicone spray/lubricant. I think liquid wrench is the brand.
 
I had my springs on for around 5,000 miles before they started creaking.  I would assume the top is creaking.

11BLKFX4EB said:
Yes more of a creak here too. When u installed your springs, did you notice that the spring still had some movement even after installing the top plate and tightening it? The only way it wouldn't mover was when it was under load. You think that noise is the top and bottom rubber around the spring?
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cror1 said:
Apply some rubber lubricant. They sell them at auto parts stores, such as silicone spray/lubricant. I think liquid wrench is the brand.
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I picked up some PB Blaster white lithium grease I'm going to try and applying to the top rubber boot. I'm assuming to apply to both sides or just the section where the spring meets the rubber boot?
 
It would of been great if the coilovers were available for the 13+SHO,knowing that the rear shocks are a very weak point for our cars,due to the rear shocks leaking,maybe it explains why they were on back order sometime ago,makes you wonder if anyone with a 10-12 SHO have the same issues.  Z
 
I've had mine on for 2 summers now and they do not make any noise. I do have 2 sets of complete struts. One for spring, summer fall and one for winter with the oem springs. I clean them every time I swap them out. Never had any issues since I did this set up.


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11BLKFX4EB said:
cror1 said:
Apply some rubber lubricant. They sell them at auto parts stores, such as silicone spray/lubricant. I think liquid wrench is the brand.
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I picked up some PB Blaster white lithium grease I'm going to try and applying to the top rubber boot. I'm assuming to apply to both sides or just the section where the spring meets the rubber boot?
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You can always try to pinpoint where the sound is coming from,agree with Cror1 by using a lubricant and you can start by spraying a section at a time,could be coming from the top of the rear sock tower,take a look atb this diagram if it helps any.  Z    http://parts.lakelandford.com/images/parts/motor/fullsize/FU1100.png
 
the noise might just be the spring moving..
if you have the springs out next time try wrapping the first coil with heat shrink tubing (for electric wiring)

all lowering springs will move if your not running a lowering shock
 
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