Trudriver just laid it all out to you, it's not difficult, especially if you're taking it to a suspension-knowledgeable shop to have the work done. That binding may still happen once in a while, but happening consistently is not a good thing.

I'd reconsider putting any sort of grease on the coilovers, as it tends to attract road sand, dirt, pebbles and other road debris that will work its way into the crevices of the coilovers and could make future adjustments difficult. One way to completely stop the clunking is to put a thrust bearing between the spring and the upper or lower mount, which is why we offer it such an option with our coilovers. Its not 100% necessary because the clunk isn't harming anything, although it may have a minor affect on spring performance depending on what is causing the spring to bind, as well as causing a slight increase in steering effort (which you wouldn't know if you had never had the thrust bearings).

 

ok i understand all this... but there is a fix for the megan coilvers specifically.... some one has to know

 

well i wouldnt run megan period any way

 

This is true, it will attract dust and debris, so you might not want to go this rout.

I would suggest going to a shop that is knowledgeable about corner balancing. They should understand what it means when the front springs have too much preload. After you cornerbalance, the binding should be minimal or not exist at all.

Installing the thrust bearings would get rid of the problem for sure, though the installation can be a little cumbersome.

 

If the OP is going to have his suspension taken apart to diagnose the problem, then putting in a thrust bearing should be relatively simple, just install it between the coil and the upper mount during reassembly of the coilovers.

OP: Why would there be a solution specific to just your brand of coilovers? Why would a thrust bearing work on any other brand of coilover, and not yours?

 

Swift also sells thrust sheets that work. And Hyperco has some really fancy spring perches with built in thrust sheet/bearing.


- drew

 

thanks... think ill call AMS monday

 

Yeah, those hydraulic spring perches are pimp, but $$$...

Not worth it unless you're on a NASCAR budget.

 

i just need my DD to be wheelgap-less not track worthy... i cant stand this noise

 

bump

 

Then sell your megans.....buy Bilsteins + Swift springs and call it a day. It will ride smoother and be silent. Get MR Bilsteins used or go for a new set of Bilstein HD dampers.


- andrew

 

i have the mr's....

 

i was thinking maybe a thick teflon coating would help yet keep the cost down.

 

anyone know of the top of their head is any local shops (socal) keep thrust sheets in stock?

this thread saved me alot of time. i was gonna put my car up on stands and try to figure out wat was up.

 

I have been told this happens when the top bearing begins to ware, not ware out just ware however this is not normal on brand new coilovers. They should be quiet for at least the first two weeks. If I were you I would go back to AMS and have them take a look at them.