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97camryman · 12-09-2004, 01:46 AM

I searched and couldn't find this problem... I installed Tein lowering springs and Tokico struts last weekend and now my front struts towers make a groaning noise when I turn the wheel sharply. I have heard that it migh be the strut upper mounts but could it be the bearings? Did the springs not seat right? I cannot wiggle the springs, there is no popping and the bottom coil is in the proper dropped section of the strut. The noise is annoying but should I be worried? It only started after I lowered the car so I figured I probably messed something up. If it is the upper mounts what exactly does this mean, will I hurt anything, do they need to be replaced very soon? Please help.

***BLUEMEANIE*** · 12-09-2004, 11:45 AM

It sounds like the spring hasent completly settled in did you put the rubber piece back on the perch?
PM YESCA, I think he had the same problem... you may just need to grease the berrings in the strut mounts, in any case YESCA, theamazingnate and I can prolly help you as far as labor goes.

where in St.L you at?

97camryman · 12-10-2004, 01:12 PM

I did put the rubber back on the perch. It is no problem to take it apart and grease it or replace anything but it will be awhile till I can. I am just wondering if I need to worry about damaging anything critical. It seems like just an annoying noise, squeaky, like a groan when I turn the wheel. Its not rough or any resistance. I am in St. Peters, just outside St. Charles area.

CTCAMRY · 03-28-2005, 09:06 PM

i just installed my tokico and h&r, i have same noises when turning the wheel. how was this resolved?? thanks.

97camryman · 03-29-2005, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CTCAMRY

i just installed my tokico and h&r, i have same noises when turning the wheel. how was this resolved?? thanks.

I just decided to ignore it. When it warms up outside it doesnt groan or squeak so I let it go.