strut bearings going out???

Anyone that installed lowering springs start to get popping sounds while turning slow while parking? My guess it's the strut bearings going out. Installed springs at 13k, and now at 28k.


--Ry

did you replace the struts to accommodate the lowering springs?

Also what springs did you use? I've heard of swaybar end links going out as well. Disconnect the end links to rule those out.

I have a sound when doing what you describe, but mine is more of a creaking sound. I installed the TTRS solid strut mounts and they have done this since day 1. I hadn't considered that it could be sway bar links, but I will look into that. I can actually feel mine through the pedals when I have the clutch pedal to the floor and turn the wheel while stopped.

740GLE said:

did you replace the struts to accommodate the lowering springs?

Also what springs did you use? I've heard of swaybar end links going out as well. Disconnect the end links to rule those out.

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Everything stock except for H&R sport springs since I had low miles when I installed. I'll have to check links next time I'm under there. Thanks.


--Ry

LCA bushings is the majority opinion in this thread.

I think my strut mounts squeak when sitting still and sawing the wheel back and forth.

I do have super pro LCA poly bushings that I want to try to install, just gotta man up and buy that bench press at HF for $80.