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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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my 96 accord was lowered 1.75" in the front and 1.5" in the back. now that it's lowered when i get up to 2k rpm's i'm hearin a rattlin noise when i drive the car...is there a reason for that or what is the issue with my car?
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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where is the noise coming from exactly? might want to go back to whoever installed and ask them
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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do you have an aftermarket sway bar?
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 01:03 PM
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how many different type of bars are their..

sway bar
strut bar
tie bar

thats all i know im a newb

bars just give you better control and gives you a smooth`er ride, right?
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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Default Re: lowered the ride and have a question (sh0rti)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sh0rti &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bars just give you better control and gives you a smooth`er ride, right? </TD></TR></TABLE>

They stiffen the chassis and reduce flexing of it during cornering etc. Thats why if you notice where they are placed it is usually at the weakest point or most flexable point of the chassis. In between the struts front and rear as an example.

But back on topic it might be your bushings that are squeaking tends to happen after a drop.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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Default Re: lowered the ride and have a question (Nizzy)

Get under the car and check if something wasn't put back right.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 07:19 AM
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maybe you scraped your exhaust and the heatshield on your catalytic convertor is rattling?
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 09:22 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by f22a &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">maybe you scraped your exhaust and the heatshield on your catalytic convertor is rattling?</TD></TR></TABLE>

That would be my guess to..you may want to check your CV's while you are at it. A buddy of mine when his car was dropped they tore the cv boot (dont ask me how) while installing the suspension thus causing him some issues.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 10:24 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by baGged93aCcord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

That would be my guess to..you may want to check your CV's while you are at it. A buddy of mine when his car was dropped they tore the cv boot (dont ask me how) while installing the suspension thus causing him some issues.</TD></TR></TABLE>

waha is CV?
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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Could be a loose bolt, heat shield rattling on the cat. Try to find out where it's coming from, that would help.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sh0rti &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

waha is CV?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Check here

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=757303
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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Default Re: lowered the ride and have a question (Nizzy)

sounds like a busted shock. Check around the spring and see if there is a lot of oil around there. If so you might have blown shock.
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