namekim99

I just recently installed FZJ80 coils in the rear of my 3rd Gen. I left out the cone shaped bump stop that was on the stock coil. Now when i hit a bump, it makes a noise, like the top of the coils is scraping against the metal. should i reinstall the original cone shaped bumpstop to stop the noise. or is something else my problem.

thanks
mike

ebelen1

Can't help w/ the question but how much lift did you get? Did you replace the shocks at the same time? Besides the squeak, how do you like the setup?

namekim99

used 96 FZJ80 coils, got 4" and used FZJ80 shocks, just set up over the weekend, so far so good, except for noise

PO2SIMS

The top of the spring is made to use a isolator unlike the bottom. If u don't want to gain any more lift w/ the stock cone than here is a tip. Take the springs back out and and coat the top coil with a good rtv sealant, this will stop the metal to metal contact and not give any more lift.

blazingram

I did the same thing this weekend, ride is great. I didn't reuse the cones and have no sounds. I hit some big bumps on my test drive and it was smooth as silk.

namekim99

Thanks for the input. Now I gotta decide what i'm gonna do.

mike

namekim99

reinstalled the cone bumpstops, but still making noise, not sure what it is yet, too busy with school and work. anyone else have any other ideas.
when i hit a bump, big or small, the rear end make kinda like a clunking sound, it sounds super loud inside the cab.
I'm lost. help please.

mike

BajaRunner

I've been getting that myself. Just recently.

I had installed a drop panhard bar and while driving I started hearing this clunking noise, almost like shifting/bending metal. I got out and noticed the nut on the top bolt of the panhard bar mount had come off!! So, I was like, oh okay, well theres where the noise is coming from.

I put new washers and a bolt and tightened it down with an impact wrench.

Well, the noise is still there. Not as bad as it was when the nut had come off, but, its still there. Big bumps I dont hear it, but, small rapid bumps its just a little dull squeek or shifting noise. Im thinking it might be the lower control links... might need to tighten them or lube them!?


Do you think its coming from the springs or is it coming from the shocks or control arms?