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BokChoi · 05-06-2007, 12:42 PM

just did the install today but im hearing a very high pitched noise. thought it was the brakes at first then i realized it was coming from something else. what did i do wrong?

*Chris07LB* · 05-06-2007, 01:34 PM

No idea. Doesn't mean its directly related to your spring install.

Only thing I can think of is, on the passenger side, when you removed the strut, did you let the spindle flop out and down away from the car's wheel well?

This happens sometime, but with our car, the shaft will pop out.. chances are it didnt happen, because you would notice a problem right away once you put the car in gear.

BokChoi · 05-06-2007, 02:24 PM

could it be that i didnt firmly tighten the nut above the bushing. my bushings are seated a little bit above the metal, they were seated firmly on the metal with the stock springs. is this normal?

*Chris07LB* · 05-06-2007, 02:54 PM

Thats normal after the spring install.

..... not the noise, the top cap space.

BokChoi · 05-06-2007, 04:46 PM

ahhhhh what do you think i should do?

*Chris07LB* · 05-06-2007, 04:58 PM

Well being none of us did the install, or are there to hear the noise, I dont know what to suggest to you.

07typeS · 05-06-2007, 05:09 PM

That high pitched noise, is it a metal on metal sound? do you hear it constantly? do you hear it every 1 wheel rotation? do you hear it when the cars running only, or in gear as well? Some of those answers may help.

BokChoi · 05-06-2007, 05:25 PM

i believe it is only coming from the passenger side. its a very high pitched squeak that happens when the car is moving slow either in drive or reverse. when i get to higher speeds the sound stops. i dont know how to describe the sound. it is very very high pitched and loud sounding almost like a car with bad power steering.

*Chris07LB* · 05-06-2007, 05:39 PM

See if you bent your dust cover while working that side. You may have bent it just enough to be touching the rotor slighty.

Im thinking here... im thinking... hummm...

Your belts are all on the passenger side as well..

BokChoi · 05-06-2007, 05:48 PM

ill have to wait until 2morrow to diagnose the problem, thanks for the info.

BokChoi · 05-07-2007, 07:24 PM

problem fixed!!! the dust guard was rubbing against the rotor just as Chris had predicted!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!

brickhardmeat · 05-07-2007, 07:25 PM

Chris is the MAN.

*Chris07LB* · 05-08-2007, 06:10 AM

Glad to help, and glad it was something simple to fix.

07typeS · 05-08-2007, 10:02 AM

glad you got it fixed. I had that same problem on my brothers older accord. It was just so old and the metal got so flimsy that I just took it off. It was a very annoying sound, that I do remember.

Chance · 05-13-2007, 03:56 PM

Thanks, great instructions.
I used Sprint performance springs (claimed 1.75 inch drop) and the car actually rides better than before. I will post pic soon.

Slummy · 05-15-2007, 10:32 AM

DIY was a great help. just a note' i found using a deep offset box end wrench worked very well for the removal of the strut tower bolt.

Thanks, B.

MrJester · 05-15-2007, 10:53 AM

I would agree with that if only I could find a shop that sold them I have checked everywhere around here. Freakin newbie I thought that would be an easy tool to find.

YamilR · 05-17-2007, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrJester

I would agree with that if only I could find a shop that sold them I have checked everywhere around here. Freakin newbie I thought that would be an easy tool to find.

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05-06-2007, 12:42 PM	#109
BokChoi Mada Mada Dane... View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sophia, WV Posts: 197	just did the install today but im hearing a very high pitched noise. thought it was the brakes at first then i realized it was coming from something else. what did i do wrong? __________________ My Car My Garage

05-06-2007, 02:24 PM	#111
BokChoi Mada Mada Dane... View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sophia, WV Posts: 197	could it be that i didnt firmly tighten the nut above the bushing. my bushings are seated a little bit above the metal, they were seated firmly on the metal with the stock springs. is this normal? __________________ My Car My Garage

05-06-2007, 04:46 PM	#113
BokChoi Mada Mada Dane... View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sophia, WV Posts: 197	ahhhhh what do you think i should do? __________________ My Car My Garage

05-06-2007, 05:09 PM	#115
07typeS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 White Toyota Yaris Type S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 439	That high pitched noise, is it a metal on metal sound? do you hear it constantly? do you hear it every 1 wheel rotation? do you hear it when the cars running only, or in gear as well? Some of those answers may help. __________________ TRD Springs w/ KYB Struts and Shocks, Custom CAI w/ K&N filter and pre filter wrap, Weapon R Header, Stock 15 inch alloys, Dezod Performance pads, Tanabe Front Strut Bar, 35% front door Tint and 20% Rear doors back Tint, De-Badged Ass, Custom painted flat black interior, Pioneer deh-p6700bt w/ IPOD hookup, Infinity components up front with custom mounted tweeter, Inifinity 6x9's out back, 1 12" kicker comp cvr........

05-06-2007, 05:25 PM	#116
BokChoi Mada Mada Dane... View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sophia, WV Posts: 197	i believe it is only coming from the passenger side. its a very high pitched squeak that happens when the car is moving slow either in drive or reverse. when i get to higher speeds the sound stops. i dont know how to describe the sound. it is very very high pitched and loud sounding almost like a car with bad power steering. __________________ My Car My Garage

05-06-2007, 01:34 PM	#110
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	No idea. Doesn't mean its directly related to your spring install. Only thing I can think of is, on the passenger side, when you removed the strut, did you let the spindle flop out and down away from the car's wheel well? This happens sometime, but with our car, the shaft will pop out.. chances are it didnt happen, because you would notice a problem right away once you put the car in gear.

05-06-2007, 02:54 PM	#112
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Thats normal after the spring install. ..... not the noise, the top cap space.

05-06-2007, 04:58 PM	#114
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Well being none of us did the install, or are there to hear the noise, I dont know what to suggest to you.

05-06-2007, 05:39 PM	#117
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	See if you bent your dust cover while working that side. You may have bent it just enough to be touching the rotor slighty. Im thinking here... im thinking... hummm... Your belts are all on the passenger side as well..

05-06-2007, 05:48 PM	#118
BokChoi Mada Mada Dane... View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sophia, WV Posts: 197	ill have to wait until 2morrow to diagnose the problem, thanks for the info. __________________ My Car My Garage

05-07-2007, 07:24 PM	#119
BokChoi Mada Mada Dane... View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sophia, WV Posts: 197	problem fixed!!! the dust guard was rubbing against the rotor just as Chris had predicted!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH! __________________ My Car My Garage

05-07-2007, 07:25 PM	#120
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	Chris is the MAN. __________________ SPONSORED BY

05-08-2007, 06:10 AM	#121
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Glad to help, and glad it was something simple to fix.

05-08-2007, 10:02 AM	#122
07typeS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 White Toyota Yaris Type S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 439	glad you got it fixed. I had that same problem on my brothers older accord. It was just so old and the metal got so flimsy that I just took it off. It was a very annoying sound, that I do remember. __________________ TRD Springs w/ KYB Struts and Shocks, Custom CAI w/ K&N filter and pre filter wrap, Weapon R Header, Stock 15 inch alloys, Dezod Performance pads, Tanabe Front Strut Bar, 35% front door Tint and 20% Rear doors back Tint, De-Badged Ass, Custom painted flat black interior, Pioneer deh-p6700bt w/ IPOD hookup, Infinity components up front with custom mounted tweeter, Inifinity 6x9's out back, 1 12" kicker comp cvr........

05-13-2007, 03:56 PM	#123
Chance I've made a post! Drives: Black SandPearl Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1	DIY Thanks, great instructions. I used Sprint performance springs (claimed 1.75 inch drop) and the car actually rides better than before. I will post pic soon.

05-15-2007, 10:32 AM	#124
Slummy View User's Garage Drives: Black LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: D.C. Posts: 249	DIY was a great help. just a note' i found using a deep offset box end wrench worked very well for the removal of the strut tower bolt. Thanks, B.

05-15-2007, 10:53 AM	#125
MrJester View User's Garage Drives: homo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Homo Posts: 149	I would agree with that if only I could find a shop that sold them I have checked everywhere around here. Freakin newbie I thought that would be an easy tool to find.

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