Anyone running ridetech coilovers with BMR sways in the front? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mike_G · 09-21-2015, 08:10 PM

Please let me know if anyone is running this set up. I have been having a few problems first with a set of stripped endlinks and now still getting noise from the new set of endlinks in the front.

If anyone is running these with no issues or also if anyone had to do anything to get them to work please let me know.

Noise if definitely endlink related. When first set stripped when I tried to tighten the nuts down more to quiet them up they made a horrible clunk. I disconnected the endlinks and noise went away.

Ridetech sent me a new set of endlinks (great customer service here so far), snugged them up and seemed good, fairly quiet. After a couple weeks getting clunking again. Checked to see if the nuts on endlinks were still tight and tightened them a little more. Just over the 36ft/lbs (if I remember the torque value correct). Helped for a day or so and then noise is coming back yet again. Sounds the worst when going over uneven surfaces at slow speeds. It was determined to be endlinks as the noise stops of you disconnect them. Sways have been in for a while with the previous set of coilovers that were on the car.

Obnly other thought I could come up with is the endlink shaft has a non threaded portion near the joint that extends into the sway hole. This is close to being the same thickness as the sway bar. Could this be going all the way through and the nut be bottoming out on this? Could I need a washer on here?

If anyone is running this set up please let me know if it is working with no issues.

Nighthawk89 · 09-22-2015, 12:44 AM

Is this thread about coilovers or endlinks?

Mike_G · 09-22-2015, 05:40 AM

both. When running ridetech coilovers you have to use their endlinks. Looking for anyone running this combo and if they had issues with ridetech endlinks in combo with bmr sways making noise.

My 5th · 09-24-2015, 05:35 PM

I fixed my Ridetech noise by replacing them with 1LE struts and BMR 1" springs. I'm using Pedders endlinks that I had from my Xa setup--they're quiet and durable. Nothing I tried on the Ridetechs worked--noise wise. The ride and performance was terrific, but the noises drove me crazy. Sounded like loose lumber in the rear and clickity-clack up front. I think the noise comes from the lack of rubber in any of the Ridetech mounting points. Makes great performance, but not good quiet. The front endlinks look like works of art, but the design lends itself to noise.

JusticePete · 09-24-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_G

Please let me know if anyone is running this set up. I have been having a few problems first with a set of stripped endlinks and now still getting noise from the new set of endlinks in the front.

If anyone is running these with no issues or also if anyone had to do anything to get them to work please let me know.

Noise if definitely endlink related. When first set stripped when I tried to tighten the nuts down more to quiet them up they made a horrible clunk. I disconnected the endlinks and noise went away.

Ridetech sent me a new set of endlinks (great customer service here so far), snugged them up and seemed good, fairly quiet. After a couple weeks getting clunking again. Checked to see if the nuts on endlinks were still tight and tightened them a little more. Just over the 36ft/lbs (if I remember the torque value correct). Helped for a day or so and then noise is coming back yet again. Sounds the worst when going over uneven surfaces at slow speeds. It was determined to be endlinks as the noise stops of you disconnect them. Sways have been in for a while with the previous set of coilovers that were on the car.

Obnly other thought I could come up with is the endlink shaft has a non threaded portion near the joint that extends into the sway hole. This is close to being the same thickness as the sway bar. Could this be going all the way through and the nut be bottoming out on this? Could I need a washer on here?

If anyone is running this set up please let me know if it is working with no issues.

Can you post a picture(s)?

Mike_G · 09-24-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Can you post a picture(s)?

I can but have to get the car up in the air to take some. Need to find the time to do it. Anything specific that you would want to see?

JusticePete · 09-24-2015, 08:23 PM

I am not familiar with the part in question. That said, the threaded end should be in the up position if it is a stock like link.

Ridetechbret · 09-27-2015, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by My 5th

I fixed my Ridetech noise by replacing them with 1LE struts and BMR 1" springs. I'm using Pedders endlinks that I had from my Xa setup--they're quiet and durable. Nothing I tried on the Ridetechs worked--noise wise. The ride and performance was terrific, but the noises drove me crazy. Sounded like loose lumber in the rear and clickity-clack up front. I think the noise comes from the lack of rubber in any of the Ridetech mounting points. Makes great performance, but not good quiet. The front endlinks look like works of art, but the design lends itself to noise.

Youre thinking the noise was coming from the end links, not the struts/shocks then?
Did you try disconnecting the endlinks completely to see the effect on the noise? Not being familiar with the BMR swaybars, i'm wondering if possibly their endlink holes are slightly larger than our endlinks, thus allowing some slop/noise. It is common for aftermarket companies (and GM) to revise these details without notice or notification.
Also, did you have the bearing upper strut mount or the rubber bushing? Some customers are sensitive to the slight increase in nvh of the upper bearing mount. They are interchangeable so fixing that is no problem.

Mike_G · 09-27-2015, 03:20 PM

I did disconnect end links and the noise goes away so assume they is the issue. Looks like I might get some parts from bmr to put their end links back on and see if the issue goes away. Will update if I can try that.

Ridetechbret · 09-27-2015, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_G

I did disconnect end links and the noise goes away so assume they is the issue. Looks like I might get some pArts for. But to put their end links back on and see if the issue goes away. Will update if I can try that.

Good (kinda) that points to the endlink connection as the culprit. Can you get me the diameter of the holes in the bar? Sonds like there might be some variance in the hole sizes over the years or from manufacturer to manufacturer. We might be able to make some adapter bushings to properly mate the bar and the link to eliminate the noise.

Hotrod76 · 09-27-2015, 09:43 PM

I am having the same issue.I two have BMR sway bars I just installed mine not even a week ago and they were popping on the second day have talked to Josh at Ridetech and I sent him a video still haven't heard anything back from him yet

Merc · 09-28-2015, 10:01 AM

Not yet, but planning to buy Ridetech coilovers in the spring. Sounds like I'm going to have issues. Might have to think twice on that.

Mike_G · 09-28-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ridetechbret

Good (kinda) that points to the endlink connection as the culprit. Can you get me the diameter of the holes in the bar? Sonds like there might be some variance in the hole sizes over the years or from manufacturer to manufacturer. We might be able to make some adapter bushings to properly mate the bar and the link to eliminate the noise.

I will see what I can do to get a measurement of the holes.

My 5th · 09-28-2015, 11:57 PM

My sway bars are Pfadt. I don't think there was a sway bar hole size problem. We tried everything to isolate the noise. Up front most of the noise was from the endlinks, but some was still there from the shock mounts. In the rear we found one bad bearing/bushing. Replacing it had no affect on the noise. I think all of the shocks were, or may have been replaced at one time or another. After about 20+ hours on the shocks JDP reduced the noise substantially, but they were still noisy about 33% of the time. In the end the performance just didn't outweigh the noise and I had to go a different route. I've got no complaints about Ridetech support, they were great.

I had only one other complaint about the Ridetechs. The design wouldn't allow enough camber adjustment to give adequate clearance for my new 10" wide Forgelines with the 295's. The tires rubbed on the bottom spring and shock body. I had to put a 1/4" spacer to clear the lower spring which put the tires out too much and they hit the fenders, slicing the edge of the tread...not fun. With the 1LE shocks and BMR springs there's no clearance problem as the tire is beneath the spring mount. No problems with rear tire/shock clearance.

09-21-2015, 08:10 PM	#1
Mike_G Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 476	Anyone running ridetech coilovers with BMR sways in the front? Please let me know if anyone is running this set up. I have been having a few problems first with a set of stripped endlinks and now still getting noise from the new set of endlinks in the front. If anyone is running these with no issues or also if anyone had to do anything to get them to work please let me know. Noise if definitely endlink related. When first set stripped when I tried to tighten the nuts down more to quiet them up they made a horrible clunk. I disconnected the endlinks and noise went away. Ridetech sent me a new set of endlinks (great customer service here so far), snugged them up and seemed good, fairly quiet. After a couple weeks getting clunking again. Checked to see if the nuts on endlinks were still tight and tightened them a little more. Just over the 36ft/lbs (if I remember the torque value correct). Helped for a day or so and then noise is coming back yet again. Sounds the worst when going over uneven surfaces at slow speeds. It was determined to be endlinks as the noise stops of you disconnect them. Sways have been in for a while with the previous set of coilovers that were on the car. Obnly other thought I could come up with is the endlink shaft has a non threaded portion near the joint that extends into the sway hole. This is close to being the same thickness as the sway bar. Could this be going all the way through and the nut be bottoming out on this? Could I need a washer on here? If anyone is running this set up please let me know if it is working with no issues. __________________ Current car 2011 Backdraft RT3 427 stroker (DART block/ forged internals/ AFR 205 Aluminum heads/ Quickfuel 750) 600hp/590ftlbs, wilwood brakes, custom JRI double adjustable shocks. Weighs in at 2300 lbs.... Use to have 2010 Camaro SS - ECS SC 1500, Kooks LTH + HFC, Corsa, CTS-V brakes, Detroit Speed Coilovers, BMR sways (FE4 conversion), DSE endlinks, BMR toe rods and trailing arms, Forgestar F14's

09-22-2015, 05:40 AM	#3
Mike_G Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 476	both. When running ridetech coilovers you have to use their endlinks. Looking for anyone running this combo and if they had issues with ridetech endlinks in combo with bmr sways making noise. __________________ Current car 2011 Backdraft RT3 427 stroker (DART block/ forged internals/ AFR 205 Aluminum heads/ Quickfuel 750) 600hp/590ftlbs, wilwood brakes, custom JRI double adjustable shocks. Weighs in at 2300 lbs.... Use to have 2010 Camaro SS - ECS SC 1500, Kooks LTH + HFC, Corsa, CTS-V brakes, Detroit Speed Coilovers, BMR sways (FE4 conversion), DSE endlinks, BMR toe rods and trailing arms, Forgestar F14's

09-24-2015, 05:35 PM	#4
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	I fixed my Ridetech noise by replacing them with 1LE struts and BMR 1" springs. I'm using Pedders endlinks that I had from my Xa setup--they're quiet and durable. Nothing I tried on the Ridetechs worked--noise wise. The ride and performance was terrific, but the noises drove me crazy. Sounded like loose lumber in the rear and clickity-clack up front. I think the noise comes from the lack of rubber in any of the Ridetech mounting points. Makes great performance, but not good quiet. The front endlinks look like works of art, but the design lends itself to noise. __________________ Meh

09-27-2015, 03:20 PM	#9
Mike_G Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 476	I did disconnect end links and the noise goes away so assume they is the issue. Looks like I might get some parts from bmr to put their end links back on and see if the issue goes away. Will update if I can try that. __________________ Current car 2011 Backdraft RT3 427 stroker (DART block/ forged internals/ AFR 205 Aluminum heads/ Quickfuel 750) 600hp/590ftlbs, wilwood brakes, custom JRI double adjustable shocks. Weighs in at 2300 lbs.... Use to have 2010 Camaro SS - ECS SC 1500, Kooks LTH + HFC, Corsa, CTS-V brakes, Detroit Speed Coilovers, BMR sways (FE4 conversion), DSE endlinks, BMR toe rods and trailing arms, Forgestar F14's Last edited by Mike_G; 09-28-2015 at 07:09 AM.

09-28-2015, 10:01 AM	#12
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,292	Not yet, but planning to buy Ridetech coilovers in the spring. Sounds like I'm going to have issues. Might have to think twice on that. __________________ My Build Thread Last edited by Merc; 09-28-2015 at 10:13 AM.

09-22-2015, 12:44 AM	#2
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	Is this thread about coilovers or endlinks?

09-24-2015, 08:23 PM	#7
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	I am not familiar with the part in question. That said, the threaded end should be in the up position if it is a stock like link.

09-27-2015, 09:43 PM	#11
Hotrod76 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Flora il Posts: 1	I am having the same issue.I two have BMR sway bars I just installed mine not even a week ago and they were popping on the second day have talked to Josh at Ridetech and I sent him a video still haven't heard anything back from him yet

09-28-2015, 11:57 PM	#14
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	My sway bars are Pfadt. I don't think there was a sway bar hole size problem. We tried everything to isolate the noise. Up front most of the noise was from the endlinks, but some was still there from the shock mounts. In the rear we found one bad bearing/bushing. Replacing it had no affect on the noise. I think all of the shocks were, or may have been replaced at one time or another. After about 20+ hours on the shocks JDP reduced the noise substantially, but they were still noisy about 33% of the time. In the end the performance just didn't outweigh the noise and I had to go a different route. I've got no complaints about Ridetech support, they were great. I had only one other complaint about the Ridetechs. The design wouldn't allow enough camber adjustment to give adequate clearance for my new 10" wide Forgelines with the 295's. The tires rubbed on the bottom spring and shock body. I had to put a 1/4" spacer to clear the lower spring which put the tires out too much and they hit the fenders, slicing the edge of the tread...not fun. With the 1LE shocks and BMR springs there's no clearance problem as the tire is beneath the spring mount. No problems with rear tire/shock clearance. __________________ Meh