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Hey guys,

I'm noticing a metal on metal 'clank' sound coming from the rear left of the vehicle, only when going over bumps quickly (not slowing down completely).

I'm guessing that maybe the rear coilover strut might need to be tightened to the chassis, but would you wise people know of anything else or have maybe experienced this yourself?

Also, are the rear shock mounts retained with install of coilovers?

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[DR-JEKL]

Have you tried tightening the spring perch locking nuts Ian? Apparently it's common on bc's for these to work loose and start making clicking/clunking type noises

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I have a squeeky sound like a old spring bed coming from rear drivers side which i guess is not the clunk sound you get

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Have you tried tightening the spring perch locking nuts Ian? Apparently it's common on bc's for these to work loose and start making clicking/clunking type noises

Is that done from inside the boot area Shane, from the top of the rear strut?

Or do I need to remove the wheel etc?

[DR-JEKL]

Originally Posted by _ink

Is that done from inside the boot area Shane, from the top of the rear strut?

Or do I need to remove the wheel etc?

I highly doubt the strut top bolts would come loose, so my guess is that it's the spring locking nuts. You'll have to jack the car up and using the two C wrenches check the gold nuts are torqued. Apparently these work loose on some bc's and you get clicking clanking spring noises.

As for removing the wheel it would make it easier, but I do know on my previous car with tein coilovers I could adjust the rear ride height without removing the wheels

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

I highly doubt the strut top bolts would come loose, so my guess is that it's the spring locking nuts. You'll have to jack the car up and using the two C wrenches check the gold nuts are torqued. Apparently these work loose on some bc's and you get clicking clanking spring noises.

As for removing the wheel it would make it easier, but I do know on my previous car with tein coilovers I could adjust the rear ride height without removing the wheels

Ahhh gotcha! Yep, will definitely need to remove the wheel for those locking rings.

I'll need to suss it out more.