long story short, i was referred to this guy to install my full skunk2 coilover kit. needless to say he did a half *** job. now my back suspension is rattling. it sounds like a metal bar hitting the inside of my car everytime i hit a bump. the noise is getting on my nerves. i really dont want to take it to a shop and spend more money if i can fix it myself. anyone know what the problem/solution could be? also, my front suspension is sweaky, is it suppose to be like that? any help will be appreciated.

 

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/5th-gen-accord-bilstein-shock-install-how-lots-pics-2188254/

Read. And if you think a lowered 12-15 year old car is not going to make noises over bumps after its whole suspension geometry is changed without replacing rubber joints you're kidding yourself.

 

So does mine. I think they forgot to put back two washers on the passenger side so the strut hits the back seat bracket.

 

are you planning on fixing it?

 

uh, i dont need to know how to install struts, they are already installed.

and what rubber joints are you talking about?

 

Just got my Tokico Illumina struts installed today and it is gone. We found out they forgot to put one washer so the bushings were destroyed. Luckily, I got a bushing kit from Advance Auto for $15 for the rear upper strut.

 

damn, looks like thats what i am going to have to do. did you do it yourself?

 

Nope, had a friend do it for $120.

 

im guessing you needed an alignment right?

 

Verify they're installed correct Not install them.

All of the ball joints, sway bushings, etc

 

Just got an alignment.

Yes, more than likely he missed a single washer which destroys the other bushings. Those washers are what limit the strut rod movement, like you, i had the bar hitting the back seat bracket b/c the washer was not there.

 

did you replace the bushings upon installing the rear struts?

they are cheap from honda and make a world of difference.

 

what are these bushings you all are talking about?

 

on this image they're number 33



to give you some better perspective, bolt #16 in the following diagram goes through the bushing.

 

I put in a Energy Suspension polyurethane bushing the first time i got the suspension installed. What happened in my case was #11 and #10 were missing b/c everybody was getting tired. And with ground controls they recommend you remove #8.