Loose coil spring problem....Solved.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:07 pm

Shock knock is related to the rubbers in the top hats on the suspension, wouldn't be causing this I doubt.

5th gen Honda Access suspension is not adjustable coilovers, is it? Just shorter springs etc. right?
(These pics robbed from nitin);

As you can see, springs should still be in contact when fully unloaded.

Thoughts are...

Snapped springs
Cut springs ( previous owner )
Or possibly the shock internal bump stops have perished/been damaged, so that the struts are over-travelling??? (unusual/unlikely failure I would suggest)

Post by **clarelude23** » Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:30 pm

Yeah thats the suspension I have. Im putting the car up on the lift in the morning to take a right look.

Il be hard pressed to find replacements if they are broken.

Post by **clarelude23** » Thu Mar 10, 2016 5:57 pm

Update..
I couldn't wait till morning so I got out my jack and stands after work.
Turns out the previous owner cut the springs. I only removed one corner but since the car is sitting the same all round I fear all corners are cut. What a shame.

Does anyone know if other ludes run the same springs as the Honda access yellow ones. Thanks again

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Thu Mar 10, 2016 6:28 pm

might be easier getting a set of eibach springs

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:30 pm

Dammit, sorry to hear that.
Reason this failed the not is exactly one reason why cutting springs is a bad idea!

As for replacement, springs will almost certainly be car specific I suspect (height and weight they have to support will vary).

Agree with Mercs suggestion to go for some eibachs to get the same lowering in a quality spring

Post by **clarelude23** » Thu Mar 10, 2016 10:24 pm

Got sorted with a good used set of eibachs. What a relief

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 8:52 am

Good to hear you know what the problem is

Post by **newkid** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 10:43 am

Merlin wrote:Good to hear you know what the problem is

An been promptly sorted.

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 10:44 am

You flogging more parts?

Post by **newkid** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 10:46 am

Merlin wrote:You flogging more parts?

Noooo

clarelude23 wrote:Got sorted with a good used set of eibachs. What a relief

Kind of gave it away

Lude Generation

Loose coil spring problem....Solved.

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