Performance Products 1" lift coil springs...

Andrey · 09-09-2003, 12:09 PM

I have a quick question for those who have PP 1" lift coil springs installed.

I had mine for just over a month and within last week the rear springs started to develop a clicking noise every time I go over a bump or pull out of my driveway. I had a local shop install all 4 coils for me, so I might not be exactly sure about particular details of the install.

Before I take my 4Runner back to them, is clicking in the rear even normal with PP springs? What about passenger/driver side springs, is there a difference? Also, should they check anything in particular?

Thank you in advance,
-- Andrey

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RTdawgs · 09-09-2003, 12:24 PM

this wont help you out much, but i do know that they SHOULD NOT click

SLC Punk · 09-09-2003, 02:41 PM

I have never had a problem with it clicking.
I would take it back, maybe they forgot to tighten something!!

ravencr · 09-09-2003, 04:39 PM

Check the rear panhard bar. Make sure the bolts are tight on either end, and the driver's side bolt has been inserted from the front to the back, and not the other way around. The nut should be towards the front of the vehicle.

Chris

Bob_98SR5 · 09-09-2003, 06:18 PM

mine do not click.

bob

Cebby · 09-09-2003, 07:33 PM

Mine are 2G in the rear, but no clicking. I've heard that they will squeek if some plastic piece is left out of the coil bucket - not sure if this applies to your situation, but I thought I'd toss it out there...

ALBPM · 09-09-2003, 07:59 PM

No clicking here after almost a year.

Check your shocks too and make sure everything is tight.

azrain · 09-09-2003, 08:38 PM

Loose upper shock mounts (nuts loose on shock mount stud). The mount bushings on the shock stud should bulge ever so slightly. 14mm deep wall socket, small hands and patience...

You're welcome to swing by the house and we'll take a look.

I wrote several long dissertations on PP springs and the noises they make with air bags and Billies. Dependent on the situation and the set up, they are either the best spring you have ever used or they totally suck. My experience was the latter.

Mike

Andrey · 09-10-2003, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ravencr
Check the rear panhard bar. Make sure the bolts are tight on either end, and the driver's side bolt has been inserted from the front to the back, and not the other way around. The nut should be towards the front of the vehicle.

Chris

Thanks, that was it! Looks like that panhard bolt became very loose, and that's exactly was causing the clicking noise. Tightening the nut solved the problem!

But next time I'll be installing all my upgrades myself. It might take longer, but it will be a very good learning experience and I'm pretty sure with everyone here at Yotatech I'll never get lost.

Thanks again,
-- Andrey

ravencr · 09-10-2003, 11:59 AM

Andrey,

I've never worked on a car in my entire life until I bought my 4runner and started reading up on everything here at Yotatech. Everyone on this board have been such a huge help to me, so right now I'm working on doing multiple writeups and threads of my current modifications so I can hopefully be as much help as all these other guys and gals have been to me.

I'm glad it worked out for you, because I experienced the same thing after I reversed the bolt on the driver's side of mine, not really thinking about it. After putting it back in the correct direction, it was gone.

Glad to hear the same happened for you,

Chris

09-09-2003, 12:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
RTdawgs Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,066	this wont help you out much, but i do know that they SHOULD NOT click __________________ Ryan New: 2008 4Runner Sport. Mild, not wild. Old: 2000 4Runner 305s, Locker, TJM, Warn, Skids, Sliders, SC

09-09-2003, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
SLC Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 5,875	I have never had a problem with it clicking. I would take it back, maybe they forgot to tighten something!! __________________ -Travis 1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Supercharged Desert Dune SOLD :( 1992 Celica All Trac (AWD-Turbo) #223 of 271 US spec for 1992 FOR SALE 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 2.5" lift 265/70R17 Dueler Revo's 4Runner and Celica Webpage

09-09-2003, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	Check the rear panhard bar. Make sure the bolts are tight on either end, and the driver's side bolt has been inserted from the front to the back, and not the other way around. The nut should be towards the front of the vehicle. Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

09-09-2003, 07:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Mine are 2G in the rear, but no clicking. I've heard that they will squeek if some plastic piece is left out of the coil bucket - not sure if this applies to your situation, but I thought I'd toss it out there... __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

09-09-2003, 07:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
ALBPM Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 781	No clicking here after almost a year. Check your shocks too and make sure everything is tight. __________________ 2002 SR5 4x4, Dorado Gold Suspension: Front: PP coils/Bilsteins/RevTek Diff Drop. Rear: Downey 3.5" coils/Bilsteins. Tires: 265/75/16 D Bridgestone REVOS The Rest: I.S.R. Mod, Elbow Modified, Amsoil air filter, ARB Bumper and A pair of Hellas. A whole bunch of other accessories. Topped of with Zaino's Polish.

09-09-2003, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	mine do not click. bob

09-09-2003, 08:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
azrain Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sunny with a continued chance of hot, AZ Posts: 424	Loose upper shock mounts (nuts loose on shock mount stud). The mount bushings on the shock stud should bulge ever so slightly. 14mm deep wall socket, small hands and patience... You're welcome to swing by the house and we'll take a look. I wrote several long dissertations on PP springs and the noises they make with air bags and Billies. Dependent on the situation and the set up, they are either the best spring you have ever used or they totally suck. My experience was the latter. Mike

09-10-2003, 11:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,728	Andrey, I've never worked on a car in my entire life until I bought my 4runner and started reading up on everything here at Yotatech. Everyone on this board have been such a huge help to me, so right now I'm working on doing multiple writeups and threads of my current modifications so I can hopefully be as much help as all these other guys and gals have been to me. I'm glad it worked out for you, because I experienced the same thing after I reversed the bolt on the driver's side of mine, not really thinking about it. After putting it back in the correct direction, it was gone. Glad to hear the same happened for you, Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

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