To those who’ve lowered their Integras…..

[BlackhawkBill]

Has anyone here that’s lowered their Integra be it springs or full coilovers, after doing so have you noticed any new suspension noises? A buddy of mine and myself installed my Sportline springs along w a set of RV6 rear camber arms approx two months ago on my 2023 A-Spec w tech (60,000 miles). Ever since lowering the car I’m hearing a bunch of clicking and groaning coming from both sides while turning the front wheels left and right. I’ve looked at all the suspension and see no signs of rubbing or boots/bushings busted up.

Anyone else have issues or know what this might be coming from?

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[JC-RH]

I initially had springs for about 3 months, and I’m currently running coilovers for 3 years. Virtually zero noises for either.

Double check your sway bar end links (top and bottom) and also your top mount bolt (in engine bay). Good luck!!

 

[Victorofhavoc]

Sounds like the spring silencers might be missing or not placed well.

The black spring cover bit on the spring needs to be in the area of the spring where it makes contact under full compression. If it's not you get spring click, sproingy noises, and once the coating on the spring wears it makes a groany springy noise when turning the wheel.

 

[BlackhawkBill]

Sounds like the spring silencers might be missing or not placed well.

The black spring cover bit on the spring needs to be in the area of the spring where it makes contact under full compression. If it's not you get spring click, sproingy noises, and once the coating on the spring wears it makes a groany springy noise when turning the wheel.

I feel like you prolly are right…..I could have sworn I was extra mindful of that but clearly not lol

 

[Victorofhavoc]

I feel like you prolly are right…..I could have sworn I was extra mindful of that but clearly not lol

Place a jack on one front and jack it up as high as you can to stretch the suspension. You should be able to get a good look at it to check for contact signs on the spring, and it should give enough room to slide around the silencer. Silicone dry lube can also help if the silencers aren't helping enough, though that's not a permanent fix.

 

[whtciv2k]

I initially had springs for about 3 months, and I’m currently running coilovers for 3 years. Virtually zero noises for either.

Double check your sway bar end links (top and bottom) and also your top mount bolt (in engine bay). Good luck!!

this is likely it. After I had my springs installed I didn’t check anything…. My next oil change after 2000 miles of driving after install the top bolts on the drivers side strut were all very loose. I then started to hear clicking from the rear and the end links were tightened to spec. I ended up taking it to PTuning near me and they found an additional 6-7 loose bolts between the front and rear suspension. I couldn’t check myself as I don’t have any low profile jacks.

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