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So this weekend I installed the Eibach / Bilstein kit in my 2000 Firehawk. Got everything done as per the shop manuals ( and youtube ). I've done a couple third gens so I figured it would be easy. Took it for a drive and I can hear a suspension clunk on both front corners. Only hear it over bumps. Also, I can feel it slightly in the floor. I've retorqued all but the lower shock mounts. I will check those tomorrow. Any ideas what could be doing this ? What did I miss ?
I think I saw your post on FB. Did you check the shock nut? Did you tighten it with the spring compressed?
I did not post on FB, someone else with the same issue ? I tightened the top nuts with the springs compressed. Maybe not tight enough ? Good amount of threads showing on both sides, I remember that much.
Did you remember to put back in the rubber isolater?
Meaning at the top where the nut is ? Or the bottom where the spring sits ?? Both in place.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
There's a isolater that sits between the spring and the body.
Yes, it's a two piece combo. It's all there. I'm stumped and annoyed with myself. I need an alignment anyway, so I'm thinking I'll have the shop check it out while it's there. Unless I can figure something out soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by SMWS6TA
Firestone does free alignment checks. It's how I found out why my Grand Prix would pull to the left on braking. The Lower A arm had a torn bushing.
Is there a possibility that it could be the A-arms?
Pulled it all out again tonight. I re-compressed the springs and snugged down the shock shaft nuts. Solid as a rock now. That's all it was. I feel kinda dumb but relieved as well. Live and learn ! Thanks for the suggestions anyway guys.