I just installed a set of Tokico Illumina shocks with Neuspeed Sport springs. The install seemed relatively simple, but now when I make left turns over 20mph there is a bumping sound (sort of like, "bop, bop, bop") coming from the left rear wheel area. I double checked all of the torque specifications for the bolts and tightened them down and I also check for any obstructions that might be touching the tire, but I cannot find anything. Could this be an alignment issue? ISSUE RESOLVED!

Also, the lower torque bolt (labeled 34 in the picture below) that attaches the shock to the LCA is spinning freely. I took the bolt out and it did not look stripped. I also attempted to screw the bolt in from the opposite direction and it tightened down. I am stumped and not quite sure where to go from here. I am thinking that I could either swap the bolt with the one from the left side or get another from the dealership, but my biggest fear is that the shock nut is stripped. ISSUE RESOLVED!





Modified by osborne at 4:05 PM 1/30/2007

 

Make sure you didnt tweak your brake dust shield and its not hitting your rotor. Make sure your lug nuts are tight. Why areyou driving with a bolt that wont tighten? If your shock nut is stripped, dont worry about it. Air chisel it off or put a breaker bar on it, and turn...the welds will break away. Then get another suspension grade nut that will fit. done and done.

 

I haven't driven the car since I discovered the bolt spinning freely and I don't plan on driving it until I can figure this out. I will definitely look at the brake dust shield and figure something out for the shock nut.

Thank you.

 

there is (2) #34 bolts ...so the bolt spins freely and you figure out why ??? you should check to make sure the welded nut is ok.