Noisy suspension

taza · Post by **taza** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 1:06 pm

nachaluva wrote:Haha yeah we're getting pretty good at it lol
Would do it more often if i didnt need a WA after.

If I cant get no satisfaction from King Springs/ KYB then i might just have to put in standard springs in the front & keep the HDs in the rear...

Still having issues???

Unlucky. Dobinson springs all the way

Do you have new shocks (KYB's) in the front too or just rear?

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 3:13 pm

Front & rear. The rear are fine except for the fact i cant fit bigger tyres but its the front that has all the issues. Yeah maybe Dobinsons may have been a better choice but i really liked the yellow haha

Post by **Alex** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 3:27 pm

mine do the same in the outback with raised kings.

when going over a smallish bump at semi speed, like down a square kerb etc it tops out the strut making a bang noise.

i thought the struts might be stuffed?

alex

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Tue Nov 29, 2011 3:41 pm

Alex wrote:mine do the same in the outback with raised kings.

when going over a smallish bump at semi speed, like down a square kerb etc it tops out the strut making a bang noise.

i thought the struts might be stuffed?

alex

According to KYB tech dept they can top out a lot before damage occurs but...its a sound i dont wanna hear...or feel!

They said from their point of view the prob i'm having is no fault of the strut as its a direct OEM replacement & not meant for raised springs.

I then called King Springs & mentioned the incompatibility of the raised spring/ OEM strut combo...they're gonna get back to me but did mention that with all the raised springs they've sold for the forester this is the 1st prob they've had of this kind

He said they design their raised springs for a minimum of 40mm droop so they dont top out

Brad_Stacey · Post by **Brad_Stacey** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:48 am

nachaluva,

Did you end up finding the issue here?

I seem to have a similar problem after installing the new KYB struts. I also installed the lift kit at the same time.

When breaking on corrugations the knocking/hammering is horrendous.

Currently checking bushes, but any shortcuts would be most appreciated.

Cheers Brad.

ScubyRoo · Post by **ScubyRoo** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:33 pm

Check for play in the strut top hat's bearing, I had the same problem and replaced the hat and the problem went away.

I have it again now but I'm 90% sure it's the control arm bushes in my case as they've been on the blink for a while.

Post by **yarney** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:51 pm

I got the same in my Liberty
I think it's the struts topping out because the springs are stronger the standard So the springs are pushing the strut to the limit of the insert and that what's the clunk is.
My 2 cents

Jan

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:21 pm

I also have a clonk in the front right strut of the Foz, but it is completely stock.

It clonks over rough ground/corrugations/potholes but as it is the Mrs's car, I haven't have a chance to have a good look.

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:53 pm

nachaluva wrote:
I then called King Springs & mentioned the incompatibility of the raised spring/ OEM strut combo...they're gonna get back to me but did mention that with all the raised springs they've sold for the forester this is the 1st prob they've had of this kind

He said they design their raised springs for a minimum of 40mm droop so they dont top out

i run my lifted springs on my standard struts with no issue, so they are commbatible.
are the new struts lifted or standard height?

Post by **yarney** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:53 pm

Gannon wrote:I also have a clonk in the front right strut of the Foz, but it is completely stock.

It clonks over rough ground/corrugations/potholes but as it is the Mrs's car, I haven't have a chance to have a good look.

Check the large bush on the lower control arm it's oil filled and they do break you will see oil around the bottom of it

Jan

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:03 pm

Brad_Stacey wrote:nachaluva,

Did you end up finding the issue here?

I seem to have a similar problem after installing the new KYB struts. I also installed the lift kit at the same time.

When breaking on corrugations the knocking/hammering is horrendous.

Currently checking bushes, but any shortcuts would be most appreciated.

Cheers Brad.

My problem is definitely the struts topping out

yarney wrote:I got the same in my Liberty
I think it's the struts topping out because the springs are stronger the standard So the springs are pushing the strut to the limit of the insert and that what's the clunk is.
My 2 cents

Jan

Yep thats my prob

thunder039 wrote:i run my lifted springs on my standard struts with no issue, so they are commbatible.
are the new struts lifted or standard height?

I have raised springs with gen1 struts.

The really frustrating thing is most people dont have a problem with this combination...but some do

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:26 am

nachaluva wrote:My problem is definitely the struts topping out

Yep thats my prob

I have raised springs with gen1 struts.

The really frustrating thing is most people dont have a problem with this combination...but some do

yeah i have heard of some people having issues. i found out when i went to go buy a second hand strut that 1st gen forester's actualy have 4 different type of struts! so maybe it depends which one of the four you have

Brad_Stacey · Post by **Brad_Stacey** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:55 pm

Just an update.

Have pulled the front trailing arms out.
Both rear bushes are stuffed, as was the driver's side ball joint.

The inner ones don't seem to bad.

Now in the process of getting the old bushes out.

Interestingly, the lift king springs have roughness top and bottom for the full length of the spring. I wonder if they have sagged and are fully compressing.
Will see once all the bushes are replaced.

Brad

Maggoo · Post by **Maggoo** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:34 pm

Hey mate did you ever fix this?

My 03 Outback has developed a noisy clunk in the left rear.
I have a 2" body lift and raised king springs on standard shocks.
Has been fine for almost a year now.
I have checked it all over and re torqued everything but i cant find out the problem.

Pedders have told me i need new shocks (and quoted me a ridiculous price haha)
Just wondering if there if something else i can check before i buy new shocks and install them

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 5:30 pm

get some one to jump up and down in the boot while you look at the shock travels from outside with the protector boot pushed out of the way, you will be able to see if it travelling smoothly or not. if not need new shock.