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Old 05-24-2002, 09:30 AM
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Default problems with H&R coilovers

hi all, just got my street c/o's installed...but a) we set em too low - they rub all over the place, and more importantly/annoyingly b) the front end makes a strange clunking noise when i go over even the smallest of bumps, while the rear is quiet.

I searched the archives, and saw that this is a reoccuring prob, BUT H&R takes very good care of it's customers.

Does anyone have H&R's contact info? Preferably the phone number, so I can actually speak to a representative? Or can anyone give me some helpful advice with the funny noise up front (i did search the archives, but want a definite answer/solution to send to my mechanic)

thanks much you guys
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Default Raise them up a bit, and the noise should disappear.

I have had zero problem with my H&R Streets
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Default Here's their website. Click on contact h&r

I have to contact them also, early next week. For a blown shock on my h&r coilover.

I used to have a noise in the right rear, clunking. But it eventually turned out to be a blown shock. But the noise could also be the coil binding? Try raising them up, if they are too low..


jaime<ul><li><a href="http://www.hrsprings.com/site/products/index.html">http://www.hrsprings.com/site/products/index.html</a</li></ul>
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Default if the noise is the springs binding....

Some springs kits come with plastic/rubber bushings that can be slid over the spring where the contact is occuring. A piece of rubber hose slit down the middle and slid over the spring and held in place with zip ties (no flames) will do the same thing
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Default He shouldn't have to raise them up to fix the problem...

What's the point of coilovers if you can't slam it...many people specifically buy them to slam there car. My cars pretty low and I don't have any clunking sounds...
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Default hmmn...mine looks about as low as yours nipper...

should i call H&amp;R and ask what could the problem be? hmmn...
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Default If your installer didn't tighten the bolt on top tight enough it can clunk and what not...maybe that

is your problem.
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Default James is right....not only the bolts...but also where the shock sits in the rear..

I had a clunk because the top of the rear shocks came loose where that bolt is. Had it tightened down and loctited and haven't heard it since.
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