Suspension rattling?

98ExAccordwv · Jul 22, 2009

So my suspension rattles ever since I lowered my car. Its not noticeable to me in the car unless I drive past a building or wall with the windows down and then I can hear it echoing. I've checked for anything loose with no luck. Any ideas from you all would be greatly appreciated.

BlkCurrantKord · Jul 22, 2009

The usual suspects...

endlinks, tophats, springs not fully seated...

Fuzz · Jul 22, 2009

Yes. It sometimes is the Top Hat.

I recommend replacing it with a heavy duty model.

Sometimes the bushings in the Top Plate are worn out.

Did you change your suspension yourself? How did they look. Was there any small rips in it or any other sign of wear and damage?

98ExAccordwv · Jul 22, 2009

Yea i did it myself with my fiancee's dad. They appeared to be fine. But I guess i can pull everything back out and check that again. Thanks for the info guys.

Johnson · Jul 22, 2009

drive over speed bumps to diagnose

BlkCurrantKord · Jul 22, 2009

Johnson said:
drive over speed bumps to diagnose

Personally, I prefer small children, but that's me.

98ACCORDLXSD · Jul 22, 2009

I'm the opposite, My car clunks and stuff not being lowered. I installed everything when it was lowered and when I put it back to stock ride height it just did not like it.