Suspension Woes

Re: Suspension Woes (xeon8)

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:52:35 GMT

Problem solved - turns out it was the inserts moving around in the strut housing.

Thanks for all the help/suggestions/comments guys; Really helpful!

Re: Suspension Woes (Paw11)

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:40:59 GMT

Konis have the reverse problem of being too long - had to grind down the little pad on the bottom of the insert to fit.
Either way the most important thing is that the insert is tight in the housing. You will definitely need spacers if there is movement.
A washer under the bottom of the strut is probably the easiest and safest.
Check also that the gland nut is threading correctly - they are a very fine thread and pretty easy to cross thread if you don't be careful. If they are cross threaded you may get your torque reading before you are actually tight down on the insert.
And it would suck big time.
Pete

Re: Suspension Woes (Carmikey)

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:26:23 GMT

TomsMR2
Is this a problem unique to the excel g

I fitted agx's on mine and it didn't come with washers and tightened ok

Not all require them. If the spacers / washers dont come in the kit, more than likely dont require them. Its only for the inserts that are slightly shorter in length. The units (shocker inserts) probably suits a variety of Toyota's eg, camry etc. I know Monroe GT inserts are in this boat.

From my experience, If the inserts come with spacers / washers, I would be inclined to installing one if not both.

Then when doing up the flange nut, if it torques down with some thread on the tube still remaining - then it will be fine. If the flange nut tightens down all the way down the treaded tube, then I would ensure spacers are installed.

Re: Suspension Woes (TomsMR2)

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:47:50 GMT

Is this a problem unique to the excel g

I fitted agx's on mine and it didn't come with washers and tightened ok

Re: Suspension Woes (Carmikey)

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:57:56 GMT

xeon8
When I reassembled them there was ~3mm movement up and down inside the strut. Would it be as simple as adding a few washers (or similar) to act as a spacer?

Yes, normally they come with 2 x spacers (washers). Sometimes you can get away with just one, but I've often found that the 2 need to be installed. If they is any play - movement you will get a knocking sound. Ive seen it a few times now.

Re: Suspension Woes (xeon8)

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 11:26:02 GMT

They're just KYB Excel-Gs, and the gland nut is torqued to spec though there is still a little bit of movement :/

Re: Suspension Woes (Reddtarga)

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 10:52:14 GMT

What inserts did you fit?
The gland nut should be torqued down onto the insert, and therefore there should be no internal movement.

Re: Suspension Woes (xeon8)

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:39:26 GMT

When I reassembled them there was ~3mm movement up and down inside the strut. Would it be as simple as adding a few washers (or similar) to act as a spacer?

Re: Suspension Woes (rikkir)

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:29:09 GMT

Sounds like the inserts are moving inside the strut then?

Re: Suspension Woes (xeon8)

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:26:34 GMT

Carmikey
Did you replace the shock inserts or the complete strut?

Just the inserts

Re: Suspension Woes (Carmikey)

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:18:21 GMT

Did you replace the shock inserts or the complete strut?

Suspension Woes (xeon8)

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:01:01 GMT

Hi all,

I've recently changed all 4 shock absorbers however I have discovered a clunking/knocking noise coming from the rear of the car regardless if I'm driving or just bouncing the car up and down in the garage. I suspect its an issue with the strut tops/mounts, and I've talked to my mechanic who also thinks the same. Just to be sure (can never be too sure!) I've posted a video of the noise which occurs on both struts to see what everyone else here thinks about it.

Link to video

Cheers,
Nick