Scrunching sound coming from Driver's Front Suspension...

BroDoze · 03-09-2010, 12:04 PM

So, I installed my Hotchkis front sway a few months back. Ever since I did, I have had this "scrunching" sound coming out of, what sounds like, the driver's front spring perch/shock area, over every small or big bump/dip I hit.

It's not a grinding or squeaking sound, more of a scrunching noise, if that makes sense. I suppose I better get under there and check to see if the bar needs lube or something.

Anybody have this? Any idears? Such a PITA with those 18 screws under there, haha.

arrutled · 03-09-2010, 12:15 PM

End links can easily come loose if not tightened the crap out of. you dont have to take the underpanel off to fix that either. Just take off the wheel.

nordique14 · 03-09-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

End links can easily come loose if not tightened the crap out of. you dont have to take the underpanel off to fix that either. Just take off the wheel.

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My135 · 03-09-2010, 01:43 PM

Check your end links. If you re-installed BMW end links, make sure that you installed them to the correct side; and yes they are right/left hand side sensitive. If you replaced your BMW end links with Hotchkis, the lenth may not be corrected causing the ball joint to fail prematurely. I had encountered both problems and I heard the same noise that you are complaining. So, please check your end links.

BroDoze · 03-10-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by My135

Check your end links. If you re-installed BMW end links, make sure that you installed them to the correct side; and yes they are right/left hand side sensitive. If you replaced your BMW end links with Hotchkis, the lenth may not be corrected causing the ball joint to fail prematurely. I had encountered both problems and I heard the same noise that you are complaining. So, please check your end links.

I used the stock endlinks and let them "hang" while I installed the bar, so they couldn't have gotten switched. I tightened the living CRAP out of them too, as per instructions on here. Any tighter and I'd have broken the bolts I think.

rsjean · 03-10-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Brahmzy

I used the stock endlinks and let them "hang" while I installed the bar, so they couldn't have gotten switched. I tightened the living CRAP out of them too, as per instructions on here. Any tighter and I'd have broken the bolts I think.

Did you use sh*tloads of the lithium grease on the new bushings?

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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	End links can easily come loose if not tightened the crap out of. you dont have to take the underpanel off to fix that either. Just take off the wheel. __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Check your end links. If you re-installed BMW end links, make sure that you installed them to the correct side; and yes they are right/left hand side sensitive. If you replaced your BMW end links with Hotchkis, the lenth may not be corrected causing the ball joint to fail prematurely. I had encountered both problems and I heard the same noise that you are complaining. So, please check your end links. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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