Swift Springs Rattle?

krod · 11-11-2011, 08:47 AM

So I just bought a Z and have some Swift springs installed and noticed some rattling coming from the rear when going over bumps and such. On the highway and stuff don't hear anything but when going over rough areas of the road sounds like marbles sort of in the rear. Is this normal?

Cmike2780 · 11-11-2011, 09:08 AM

Likely not installed properly. Have your installer check it out and make sure it's lined up properly

RedBullRR · 11-11-2011, 09:32 AM

Check those Bolts for your Sway Bars...

Trips · 11-11-2011, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBullRR

Check those Bolts for your Sway Bars...

I agree

krod · 11-11-2011, 03:18 PM

so the springs aren't supposed to rattle somehwat or make any sounds when going over bumpy roads? Is it supposed to be quiet or how is the drive?

TX_370 · 11-11-2011, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krod

so the springs aren't supposed to rattle somehwat or make any sounds when going over bumpy roads?

No.

Quote:

Originally Posted by krod

Is it supposed to be quiet or how is the drive?

Yes.

Trips · 11-11-2011, 03:22 PM

If you can have a look and see if all your bolts are tight or take it to whom did the swaybar install to confirm nothings loose.

krod · 11-11-2011, 03:34 PM

if not the sway bar bolts anything else you guys suspect? never drove an oem Z so not sure how it drives without the springs but youre saying there should be no rattling or anything from the rear? My GTR rear end rattled slightly but that was a well known factory issue and not a problem so was wondering if this is the same?

TMAN1985 · 11-11-2011, 04:16 PM

Mine never made any noise. My friend installed them and for some reason his made noise...but it went away after a week or so...Not sure what it was

KamiSpeed · 11-11-2011, 05:35 PM

make sure everything was installed correctly and that there isn't something loose inside the car, sometimes a loose clip or something makes it sound like it's coming from the springs

kenchan · 11-11-2011, 05:36 PM

rattling at slow speeds over uneven surfaces (and no noise while driving constant speeds on highways) is usually from endlinks per posts above.

krod · 11-11-2011, 05:46 PM

what is an endlink? Does this just require a bolt tightening?

krod · 11-11-2011, 05:47 PM

BTW you guys are so helpful!

TMAN1985 · 11-11-2011, 05:48 PM

Did u take the grey peice in the bottom of the stock spring and put it on the new spring?

krod · 11-11-2011, 05:57 PM

The bump stops? Yes they were supposed to do that. Can't get under the car to check without a jack/lift.

11-11-2011, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
krod Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: texas Posts: 54 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	Swift Springs Rattle? So I just bought a Z and have some Swift springs installed and noticed some rattling coming from the rear when going over bumps and such. On the highway and stuff don't hear anything but when going over rough areas of the road sounds like marbles sort of in the rear. Is this normal?

11-11-2011, 09:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Likely not installed properly. Have your installer check it out and make sure it's lined up properly __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

11-11-2011, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
RedBullRR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 336 Drives: 2010 370Z Red Rep Power: 15	Check those Bolts for your Sway Bars... __________________ 2010 Solid Red Z: Mods: Stillen G3 Intakes \| BC Coilovers \| H&R 20/25 Spacers \| Stillen Splitter \| Stillen LW Pullie TBI \| Red GTR Start \| LED Interior \| Kenwood Double Din

11-11-2011, 03:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	If you can have a look and see if all your bolts are tight or take it to whom did the swaybar install to confirm nothings loose. __________________

11-11-2011, 04:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
TMAN1985 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 296 Drives: 09 Touring/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 14	Mine never made any noise. My friend installed them and for some reason his made noise...but it went away after a week or so...Not sure what it was __________________ HKS HI-POWER EXHAUST\|Stillen Gen 3 Intake\|Berk HFC\|UpRev tune\|Swift SPEC-R Springs\|H&R Spacers\|EVO-R Lip\|EVO-R High Wing\|SPC Front/Rear Camber Arms\|Hardwired Escort 9500ix

11-11-2011, 03:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
krod Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: texas Posts: 54 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	so the springs aren't supposed to rattle somehwat or make any sounds when going over bumpy roads? Is it supposed to be quiet or how is the drive?

11-11-2011, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
krod Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: texas Posts: 54 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	if not the sway bar bolts anything else you guys suspect? never drove an oem Z so not sure how it drives without the springs but youre saying there should be no rattling or anything from the rear? My GTR rear end rattled slightly but that was a well known factory issue and not a problem so was wondering if this is the same?

11-11-2011, 05:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
KamiSpeed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,888 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	make sure everything was installed correctly and that there isn't something loose inside the car, sometimes a loose clip or something makes it sound like it's coming from the springs __________________ KAMISPEED \| SHOP 370Z PERFORMANCE PARTS & MODS \| SUPPORT@KAMISPEED.COM KAMI SPEED REVIEWS \| FINANCE YOUR PARTS WITH US \| MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS PRE-ORDER DEPOSIT PROGRAM \| HKS MASTER SELLER

11-11-2011, 05:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	rattling at slow speeds over uneven surfaces (and no noise while driving constant speeds on highways) is usually from endlinks per posts above.

11-11-2011, 05:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
krod Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: texas Posts: 54 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	what is an endlink? Does this just require a bolt tightening?

11-11-2011, 05:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
krod Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: texas Posts: 54 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	BTW you guys are so helpful!

11-11-2011, 05:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
TMAN1985 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 296 Drives: 09 Touring/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 14	Did u take the grey peice in the bottom of the stock spring and put it on the new spring? __________________ HKS HI-POWER EXHAUST\|Stillen Gen 3 Intake\|Berk HFC\|UpRev tune\|Swift SPEC-R Springs\|H&R Spacers\|EVO-R Lip\|EVO-R High Wing\|SPC Front/Rear Camber Arms\|Hardwired Escort 9500ix

11-11-2011, 05:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
krod Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: texas Posts: 54 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	The bump stops? Yes they were supposed to do that. Can't get under the car to check without a jack/lift.

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