need springs and shocks

[Guest mabs]

hi my car is rattling alot when i drive guessing that the spring have gone on it to replace which one would u advise me to get and i want comfort over performance

[Dnk]

I'd get it on a ramp and have a look, guessing could be costly

 

 

Also try using some commas and full stops as youll get roasted in here or get little responce

 

 

PS i might have a set of oe uk springs you can have for a drink if it is these, i drink v large vodkas

Edited December 2, 2008 by Dnk (see edit history)

[adnanshah247]

i think i have a set of front j-spec shocks with HKS springs.

[Guest mabs]

what do you suggest it could be, and how much will you give the springs for, also do they come with shocks

[Nic]

what do you suggest it could be

 

Could be a number of things causing the noise; worn bushes, joints, loose suspension/sub frame bolts, suspension top mounts, knackered damper, etc. etc. Get it on a ramp and given a thorough inspection underneath.

[Dnk]

what do you suggest it could be, and how much will you give the springs for, also do they come with shocks

 

I wouldnt suggest anything apart from get it looked at by a proper mechanic, i have a good contact who does most of the work on my car if your stuck for somewhere to take it !

 

He's south B'ham near Solihull.

 

No dampers im afraid just the springs, new o/e dampers from Toyota are approx £100 each

[Ben-san]

Could it just be the anti-rattle springs on your brakes? Does it still happen under braking?

 

As others have said, have a trusted mechanic look it over first - buying suspension components before you eliminate it as a problem could be a costly mistake.

[georigg]

Hi Mabs,

 

Good advice above, re brake pads/caliper rattle.

Assuming your car is a Jspec, the UK spec springs are marginally softer, however only the rear shocks(if I remember correctly) are a different spec to Jspec cars, fronts are the same for OEM.

 

Last year I replaced both springs and shocks to UK spec and it does make a slight difference to the ride......its slightly less harsh........but only slightly, I also fitted 18" rims and new tyres subsequent to the suspension changes and that, along with the suspension changes did make a big difference..........moral........sometimes its actually the tyrs that cause harshness!

 

If your shocks are gone, particularly the rears you will tend to get a knocking noise from the back(or front) when you go over bumps.....its quite a distinctive sound like someone hitting a hammer on to a piece of wood!

 

Rattles are something else.......brake calipers can "rattle" going over bumps as can brake pads, you really need to have the car looked at by someone familiar with these noises, rather than try to self-diagnose from word-descriptions of "sounds", that really does not work as you may not have the experience to understand what is making the sound, as that only comes from "experience".

 

If your going to fit new shocks and want the cheapest available, do a search on my name around about last August/September when I fitted my springs/shocks. I cannot remember the contact details but I posted the UK agent for the OEM shocks fitted to Supras, last eyar I paid about £80 each which is a lot less than those which tend to be fitted to Supras by board members who, generally speaking are looking for firmer suspension for "performance" not comfort.

 

Hope above helpful.

George

[georigg]

Hi again Mabs,

 

Just found my posts on 22/8/07 which was,

Re Matt, KYB quote of £62 each for UK spec shocks came from Proven Products at 01822-613200 & ask for Kevin.

The part numbers are Fronts 551069 and rears 551070.

 

As I understand it these are gas shocks, with slightly different valving which gives a less harsh ride than Jspec standard fitments.

 

Postage to Scotland was quoted as an additional £9.00 and this covers 1,2,3 & 4 units if ordered.

Rgds

George