Front Stopper Link Maxed out after Lowering?

[GSR916]

Hi All,

I installed Eibach Sportline springs on my DE5. Ever since, I have had clicking noises at low speeds while turning sharply (especially like entering my driveway). Seems like a fairly common topic, can find similar complaints even on FL5 forums. Have tried everything suggested that I can find (retorquing everything with suspension loaded, make sure springs seated right, top hat torque, sway bar end links, etc). Anyway, I am fairly certain the sound is from the springs themselves… just really hard to reproduce or pinpoint.

However, there is one thing that still bothers me… and this does not seem to be a common topic since i cannot find literally any info about it. After installing these springs, my “Front Stopper Links” are basically 100% maxxed out. The part I am referring to is item #14 in the attached exploded view.

Anyone that has lowered their DE5/FL5, what are you doing with this part? Is there some adjustable version out there and I am just horrible at searching?

Thanks!

-Matt

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[Victorofhavoc]

What does it look like when the suspensions is loaded and not near the end of travel? Those are intended to articulate relatively extremely.

For your noise, did you have spring silencers on the springs? Are they well in position? Any signs of contact on the springs or any suspensions parts?

 

[Weud]

An adjustable version does exist, though you'll be moving to spherical bearings and not rubber. Could exacrbate your noise issue.

Hardrace Front Lower Stopper Links (Adjustable Caster) for Civic Type-R FK8 – Velocity Shop https://hardraceusa.com/collections...-links-adjustable-caster-for-civic-type-r-fk8

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