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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 03:05 AM
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I realize springs have a tendency to creak...Do coil overs do the same?If not im switching and selling some 2 day old H-Techs!!
Old Apr 10, 2005 | 04:59 AM
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Lettem settle or something. Mine sure as hell dont creak. Id be scared if they did. Wait for them to settle and get adjusted on your car a little. Dont ditchem after so short of time. Also talk to Tein because I dont think they should creak at all
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my tein's and goldline's made a creak when i would get in and out
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ikonXone
my tein's and goldline's made a creak when i would get in and out
my friends trd springs does that too and it just started to creak everytime he goes on rough roads or pot holes. It didnt creak on rough roads before but always when u get in or out of his car. Anyone know wat could be wrong?
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mine dont and i hope they never do
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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the rear of coilover setus are somewhate prone to creak. comes with teh territory . to me creaking isnt so bad if the stance is right.
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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My stock springs creak when I get in and out of the car... No joke.

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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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Sometimes creaking is caused by bad strut bearings. Something to check into maybe.
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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My springs don't make a sound. Make sure you have that plastic wrap around your springs (some springs don't come with them, you may have to take them off of the stock springs). If they still creak, try wrapping about 12" of each end with a rubber or leather strap.
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I've done two goldlines and two h-techs and none have creaked. Maybe your assembly isn't right, or like j-so said.. that piece up top that moves might be bound up?
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