Being fairly new to the world of modifications (less than a year I'd say), and not hearing too much about this sort of thing, I figured you all would have the most experience and/or knowledge.

I think I might have a blown shock. I'm currently running Zeal Function B6s in an ITR that sees street and track duty. Up until very recently, I have had no problems at all, but beginning the other day there's been a funny clunking noise coming from the rear. I checked all the bolts and nuts and everything, and nothing is loose. Is there some way I can check to be sure, short of pulling both rear shocks and pressing down on them?

Also, just vaguely related, I realize that these aren't really meant for street use. Given that, is there any reason I should NOT have them on the car during the winter? Will the cold (maybe as low as 20-degree F) have any negative effect on the oil or something? I really don't know.

Mods, if this has been covered and I'm acting like a noob, feel free to metaphorically bitch slap me and delete this post haste.

 

you could jack it up put the pearch all the way down and then lift up the tire to see.

honestly if its on the rear its what, a maximum of 7 bolts if you drop the lca all the way out.


as for the running them on the street i have no clue

 

Are you running an aftermarket rear bar? Sometimes the endlinks on them wear / get junk in them and cause a clunking noise. I know the comptec is notorious for that.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sscguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Being fairly new to the world of modifications (less than a year I'd say), and not hearing too much about this sort of thing, I figured you all would have the most experience and/or knowledge.

I think I might have a blown shock. I'm currently running Zeal Function B6s in an ITR that sees street and track duty. Up until very recently, I have had no problems at all, but beginning the other day there's been a funny clunking noise coming from the rear. I checked all the bolts and nuts and everything, and nothing is loose. Is there some way I can check to be sure, short of pulling both rear shocks and pressing down on them?

Also, just vaguely related, I realize that these aren't really meant for street use. Given that, is there any reason I should NOT have them on the car during the winter? Will the cold (maybe as low as 20-degree F) have any negative effect on the oil or something? I really don't know.

Mods, if this has been covered and I'm acting like a noob, feel free to metaphorically bitch slap me and delete this post haste.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Often, you cannot tell if a shock is blown by pushing down on it. Here's what I would look for:

1) Are there fluid leaks on or around the shock?
2) Does the shaft look clean, straight and unmolested?
3) Are there any changes in the ride or handling?

If the answer to all 3 is no then you need to look elsewhere for an explanation of the clunking noise.

 

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bushings going bad on the stock bar can do this too..

i'd say it's the typical itr(or integra/honda's in general..?) rear suspension clunk.. the itr forum will have more info for you..

 

I'll have to check all of this out. Thanks all for the help.

...and I guess I'll be cross-threading AGAIN

 

My car recently developed a rear clunking noise. I replaced the rear shocks do to some leakage and the clunk still exists. Next I'll be cleaning the comptech endlinks to see if that fixes it. If that doesn't fix it then it's time for some new bushings.

On a side note the B6s that I pulled off the car still look brand new and are just as sturdy as the day they went in. The leak seems to be coming from the gasket around the shaft but I'll have more details after I get them back from servicing.

 

Let me know how it goes. Are you sending them right to Endless USA? How much is that running you?

 

Yes, I send them to Endless USA and they service them in about 2 days and send them back. It costs $100 for normal servicing, more for custom valving, parts, etc...

 

another way to tell if your shocks are going bad...
as a tire mechanic...we check the tire wear
if it is "bumpy"...
meaning...when u take your hand over the surface of your tire...it goes up and down
it could be as result of your shocks
it doesn't matter if you feel the "bumpiness" on the inside or outside...
because that may have been due to over or under inflation of your tires