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alex33x · 10-26-2010, 03:16 PM

So I lowered my car with the eibach pro kit, but now I hear this knock ont he back when I go over speed bumps and such.

Any ideas?

2010 2-Tone · 10-26-2010, 03:19 PM

I just put the same springs and I have a little noise also. I am going to let it settle, put a few hundred miles on it and then see before I put an alignment on it.

FFPM73 · 10-26-2010, 03:21 PM

Did put on new sway bars too? Aftermarket exhaust? Rear strut bolts tight/torqued to spec? Spring sitting in the purch (top/bottom end coil in same location as factory spring)? All bolts tight/torqued? Eibach does not require bump stop to be cut, if you cut them, could be hitting there. Let us know what you find.

BlessedChef10 · 10-26-2010, 03:24 PM

I have been dealing with the same thing. Some sort of rubbing and squeeking sound everytime I go over a bump. I am very concerned....

scrming · 10-26-2010, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFPM73

Did put on new sway bars too? Aftermarket exhaust? Rear strut bolts tight/torqued to spec? Spring sitting in the purch (top/bottom end coil in same location as factory spring)? All bolts tight/torqued? Eibach does not require bump stop to be cut, if you cut them, could be hitting there. Let us know what you find.

along those lines my H&R springs refuses to stay in the top purch in the rear... as a result the spring hits the sway bar...

chozn4service · 10-26-2010, 03:36 PM

Got the Eibach Pro Kit as well and no rubbing or sounds and I did cut my bump stops as my directions had it written in to do so. Now I did have a clicking sound coming from my left rear and this occurred about 2mo's after being dropped but I went back to OldSchoolCamaro who did my install and we rechecked everything but found one bold that we were able to get about 1/2 a turn out of it and no more clicking. Its been lovely every since! Again, no rub sounds.

ddunerider · 10-26-2010, 03:42 PM

I have these spring with no issues so far ..No Bars ...Did a full wheel ailegement ..Drag raced and Autocrossed it still no problems ...but I will look out for any ...

BlessedChef10 · 10-26-2010, 03:45 PM

what should I do guys?

cterry · 10-26-2010, 05:04 PM

I had that problem too. the Sway bar comes loose and causes that noise. Not where it bolts to the frame, but where it bolts to those rods. you need to use a wrench to tighten them, and hold the "bolt" part with an Allen wrench to prevent it from turning.
Good luck and let me know if that does the trick. I first had them come loose on front sway bar, then the back one a month later and the nut was almost falling off.

BlessedChef10 · 10-26-2010, 05:18 PM

thanks

ddunerider · 10-26-2010, 05:34 PM

Cteery you missed out last weekend buddy.

FFPM73 · 10-26-2010, 05:40 PM

I have the Eibach Pro Kit with front and rear sways. I used lock-tite (blue) on all my bolts. It has been lowered for a year and I have never had any rubbing or cracking or any other problems. Aligned it, been great ever since. Sorry to hear about the problem though. Let us know what it turns out to be.

cterry · 10-26-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ddunerider

Cteery you missed out last weekend buddy.

I know, and it turns out I was home all weekend. Was saving money for a trip with my son in NOV., but he broke his foot and we aren't going after all. Sunday, we worked on Cabrera's car all day. Did some vinyl work, new fog lights and tinted the front turn signals.

If my sway comes loose again i will take off all bolts and locktight them to stop it from happening again, but have been good for several months now.

rtcat600man · 10-26-2010, 07:15 PM

I had mine lowered yesterday with Eibach springs. I had Rodgers Chevrolet do the install and alignment. I can't say that I have noticed any unusual sounds yet, but I will keep my ears open and let everyone know if I should hear anything.

10-26-2010, 03:16 PM	#1
alex33x Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 688	Weird noise after lowering. So I lowered my car with the eibach pro kit, but now I hear this knock ont he back when I go over speed bumps and such. Any ideas? __________________ Devliered July 20, 2012

10-26-2010, 03:21 PM	#3
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	Did put on new sway bars too? Aftermarket exhaust? Rear strut bolts tight/torqued to spec? Spring sitting in the purch (top/bottom end coil in same location as factory spring)? All bolts tight/torqued? Eibach does not require bump stop to be cut, if you cut them, could be hitting there. Let us know what you find. __________________ *FFPM73*

10-26-2010, 03:24 PM	#4
BlessedChef10 BLESSEDCHEF10 Drives: 2010 2lt camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west hills,ca Posts: 696 View My Garage	I have been dealing with the same thing. Some sort of rubbing and squeeking sound everytime I go over a bump. I am very concerned.... __________________

10-26-2010, 03:36 PM	#6
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	Got the Eibach Pro Kit as well and no rubbing or sounds and I did cut my bump stops as my directions had it written in to do so. Now I did have a clicking sound coming from my left rear and this occurred about 2mo's after being dropped but I went back to OldSchoolCamaro who did my install and we rechecked everything but found one bold that we were able to get about 1/2 a turn out of it and no more clicking. Its been lovely every since! Again, no rub sounds. Attached Images __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

10-26-2010, 03:42 PM	#7
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	I have these spring with no issues so far ..No Bars ...Did a full wheel ailegement ..Drag raced and Autocrossed it still no problems ...but I will look out for any ... __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

10-26-2010, 03:19 PM	#2
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	I just put the same springs and I have a little noise also. I am going to let it settle, put a few hundred miles on it and then see before I put an alignment on it.

10-26-2010, 03:45 PM	#8
BlessedChef10 BLESSEDCHEF10 Drives: 2010 2lt camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west hills,ca Posts: 696 View My Garage	what should I do guys? __________________

10-26-2010, 05:04 PM	#9
cterry So Cal Race Team Drives: 2010 Carmaro SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Anaheim, Ca Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	I had that problem too. the Sway bar comes loose and causes that noise. Not where it bolts to the frame, but where it bolts to those rods. you need to use a wrench to tighten them, and hold the "bolt" part with an Allen wrench to prevent it from turning. Good luck and let me know if that does the trick. I first had them come loose on front sway bar, then the back one a month later and the nut was almost falling off.

10-26-2010, 05:18 PM	#10
BlessedChef10 BLESSEDCHEF10 Drives: 2010 2lt camaro rs Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west hills,ca Posts: 696 View My Garage	thanks __________________

10-26-2010, 05:34 PM	#11
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Cteery you missed out last weekend buddy. __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

10-26-2010, 05:40 PM	#12
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	I have the Eibach Pro Kit with front and rear sways. I used lock-tite (blue) on all my bolts. It has been lowered for a year and I have never had any rubbing or cracking or any other problems. Aligned it, been great ever since. Sorry to hear about the problem though. Let us know what it turns out to be. __________________ *FFPM73*

10-26-2010, 07:15 PM	#14
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	I had mine lowered yesterday with Eibach springs. I had Rodgers Chevrolet do the install and alignment. I can't say that I have noticed any unusual sounds yet, but I will keep my ears open and let everyone know if I should hear anything. __________________ MY BUILD

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