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Ek 3 suspension problem

Postby legends » December 22nd, 2010, 11:26 pm

Dear Tuner friends I have an 1999 ek3 civic and recently changed out the complete suspension and installed Tokico shocks ,complete polyurthane bushing kit [Energy Suspension & Prothane ] and some TEIN lowering springs. The problem I am having is whenever I drive through a depression there is a loud bang to the front of the car . Is there anyone who encountered this problem ? and what advice can you give ?

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Re: Ek 3 suspension problem

Postby 3stagevtec » December 23rd, 2010, 4:26 pm

Are you seeing any cuts in the front tyres? I know it is possible for the front tyres to come up and impact under the fender.. Did you make sure everything was well tightened after the installs?

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Re: Ek 3 suspension problem

Postby legends » December 23rd, 2010, 4:47 pm

There are no cuts in the tyres. I was there during and after the installation and everything was tightened but I could have it rechecked.

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Re: Ek 3 suspension problem

Postby frontier » December 23rd, 2010, 5:03 pm

Do you think its your velocity joints, i had a problem like that and it was the joints. Also you sure the bushings were lubed properly remember the bushing make noise if not lubed properly, i would try spraying them with silicone spray.

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Re: Ek 3 suspension problem

Postby 3stagevtec » December 23rd, 2010, 5:27 pm

stabilizer links properly reconnected?

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Re: Ek 3 suspension problem

Postby legends » December 25th, 2010, 6:53 am

Thanks for the info guys I will have it checked.

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Re: Ek 3 suspension problem

Postby bluesteel29 » February 15th, 2011, 7:06 pm

did u install bump stops in the new shocks???....also try and tighten the nut thats on the top of the shocks

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Re: Ek 3 suspension problem

Postby Veritrini » February 23rd, 2011, 8:29 am

i did the exact work on dec 21st....tokicos/energy bushings...but i find the ride is still really rough...i have a 99 ek hatch as well.

Now i'm thinking whether to use springs or coilovers to lower?

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