Originally posted by greenguy

I get "Boings" and pops when I turn. Need to lube it more. Car handles like its on rails.
Hey guys,

If you are getting these noises from the suspension, it sounds like the upper bearing is not doing its job.

If possible, can you jack up the front of your car and have someone else turn the wheel while you look at the upper spring perch. The spring and strut should turn with the wheel, not against the one another.

Please check to see if the upper perch is seated correctly to correct this problem or the upper bearing needs to be replaced.

As for the bouncy ride that fsugatorbait has experienced,

Did you purge the shocks by fully compressing and extending them a half a dozen times before installing them?

This is a standard procedure that should be followed before installing any shock absorber as when these shocks are stored and transported air has a chance to bypass the piston and cause a small cavity. This cavity under driving conditions will generate aeration and usually shows its symptoms through a slightly bouncier response to road input.

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