I have only done the back so far. I definitely used and torqued to spec the
bolt in the bottom to attach the new strut. I have ordered poly bushing for
the rear to upgrade those components but they are not in yet. My strut mounts
are brand new. I did install the rubber spring seat.
>From: "D. Mallinson" <dmall@mwonline.net>
>Date: 2006/10/17 Tue PM 03:41:40 CDT
>To: james_ebersold@verizon.net
>Cc: v6sho@yahoogroups.com, shotimes@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [v6sho] Rear suspension rattle
>did you do both front and back? is the rattling from the back? If so,
>the strut mounts could be the problem if you didn't replace them.
>
>Did you use the bolt in the bottom of the struts all the way around?
>
>Don Mallinson
>
>james_ebersold@verizon.net wrote:
>
>>Greeting Fellow SHO Fans
>>
>>I recently did some suspension upgrades in my 1994 MTX SHO. It was an
>interesting journey especially when I sheared the the head off the first pinch
>bolt. If you ever do this I would strongly recommend heating the knuckle
>before attempting removal! This will save you a lot of aggravation.
>>
>>I installed Eibach springs, new KYB boots, KYB strut mounts, and Koni
>inserts. I have found this upgrade to dramatically improve the ride control
>of the car and except for the problem below am pleased.
>>
>>I found when I installed the Koni inserts into the old strut tower there was
>a surprising gap between the old and new part. This was due to the diameter
>of the new koni being smaller then the diameter of the original strut. I put
>it together with the rubber boot supplied over the old strut and around the
>koni. This left the gap inside but sealed it from the elements.
>>
>>I am commenting on this because I now hear a rattling sound from one side of
>the car in particular and am wondering it this is due to that gap. It is hear
>especially while braking and on a bumpy surface. Has anyone had this happen?
>Everything appears to be tight top to bottom from my upgrade. The only think
>I can think of is this gap and the old strut slapping against the outer
>portion of the koni. I am wishing I had either filled the gap with silicone
>and let it cure or put in some kind of rubber material to fill it.
>>
>>Information would be appreciated if this a possibility or another possible
>cause.
>>
>>
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