I just installed my Function7 Heim-type endlinks on my 98 Coupe and was just wondering if a small amount of rattling is expected? It's nothing terrible and it's not frequent.. just when i hit smaller bumps (sounds like change jingling).


Everything is tight and i installed lock washers between the joints and the space left on the bolt.


Again.. I'm not really bothered by it but i'm just wondering if there's a rattle that comes a long with these type of endlinks? Thanks!

 

checked change drawer?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TanCar &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">checked change drawer? </TD></TR></TABLE>

ha-ha..


but really folks.. any help?

 

did you double check your work to make sure everything is torqued? sounds like there could be a bolt loose somewhere.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by na+b18c_hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did you double check your work to make sure everything is torqued? sounds like there could be a bolt loose somewhere. </TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah i've been over everything 3 times now and greased up a few key spots.

It's not a constant sound.. just happens when i'm at low speeds

Car feels very very solid too

 

up?

 

you have to tighten up the suspension when it is compressed. i cant think of the proper wording but when i did my comptech rear sway, i had to put it all together, lower the car to the ground, then tighten it up.

damn i cant think of what thats called.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dohcdelsol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you have to tighten up the suspension when it is compressed. i cant think of the proper wording but when i did my comptech rear sway, i had to put it all together, lower the car to the ground, then tighten it up.

damn i cant think of what thats called.</TD></TR></TABLE>

that's how i always tighten stuff

 

up a little

 

ghost?

 

mine did the same exact thing
I think ive mentioned it before, but I installed nylon washers where the joints were loose and that took care of it

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pdiggitydogg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mine did the same exact thing
I think ive mentioned it before, but I installed nylon washers where the joints were loose and that took care of it</TD></TR></TABLE>

word.. i just looked at my last thread I have zinc plated lock washers in there.. i'ma go get some nylon ones tomorrow. Thanks again P-dig

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MidwestSiR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">word.. i just looked at my last thread I have zinc plated lock washers in there.. i'ma go get some nylon ones tomorrow. Thanks again P-dig </TD></TR></TABLE>

hopfully that works, let us know if it'll do anything

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by allricedout &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hopfully that works, let us know if it'll do anything</TD></TR></TABLE>

i'll def post back with the outcome

 

mine were really noisy thats why i got rid of them. very annoying noise.

thanks again for those endlinks, fit perfect

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Heretic:Si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mine were really noisy thats why i got rid of them. very annoying noise.

thanks again for those endlinks, fit perfect </TD></TR></TABLE>

I've heard of "other than stock" endlinks making noise.. i actually figured it would be worse. I just want to make sure the endlinks aren't broken.


Glad the oem's worked out for you

 

*****UPDATE**********

The nylon lock washers got rid of all the clinging

 

That sound is the whole end-link freely rotating around the bearings and taping against the washers. The metal-to-metal sounds like change jingling. Nylon washers give you metal tapping against nylon which makes almost no noise at all...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94eg! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That sound is the whole end-link freely rotating around the bearings and taping against the washers. The metal-to-metal sounds like change jingling. Nylon washers give you metal tapping against nylon which makes almost no noise at all... </TD></TR></TABLE>

word!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dohcdelsol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you have to tighten up the suspension when it is compressed. i cant think of the proper wording but when i did my comptech rear sway, i had to put it all together, lower the car to the ground, then tighten it up.

damn i cant think of what thats called.</TD></TR></TABLE>

pe-load

 

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pe-load</TD></TR></TABLE>

Think you meant pre-load...

 

**WAIT HOLD EVERYTHING**

Why would you want to remove your seam sealer?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Takymoto &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> **WAIT HOLD EVERYTHING**

Why would you want to remove your seam sealer?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

heh pe-load.

pre-load

woo

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Takymoto &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> **WAIT HOLD EVERYTHING**

Why would you want to remove your seam sealer?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?</TD></TR></TABLE>

some one ban this guy