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Are noises coming from new suspension normal?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by REDDY_KILOW4TT, Aug 22, 2019.

  1. Aug 22, 2019 at 1:12 PM
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    REDDY_KILOW4TT

    REDDY_KILOW4TT [OP] New Member

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    I recently upgraded my suspension and I've noticed some noises coming from the front of my vehicle especially when driving slowly in parking lots. (mall crawling)

    I hesitate to use descriptors such as "clang, pop, bang, etc." because the sounds I'm hearing aren't very loud and I can only hear them when the AC and radio are turned down.

    I've never had aftermarket suspension parts before so I'm not sure if hearing new noises is just part of the gig, or perhaps there's a break-in period?

    I took my 4Runner back to the place that installed the parts and they checked everything to make sure nothing was loose and they said everything looks great.

    Parts List:
    Bilstein 6112 shocks up front.
    Bilstein 5100 in the rear.
    SPC Upper Control Arms
    3 inches of lift added.

    Picture for attention.
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  2. Aug 22, 2019 at 1:15 PM
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    Dillusion

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    I wouldn't say bangs or pops.

    But more creaking for sure. I think I gotta lube my UCAs I get some noise when going over speed bumps.
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2019 at 6:50 PM
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    WallyT4R

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    I have absolutely no noise from my suspension replacement.

    JBA UCA's
    Durobumps front and rear
    Eibach coilovers in front
    OME 8295's in back
     
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  4. Aug 22, 2019 at 9:54 PM
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    jack bauer1

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    Ghost quiet for 20K+ miles with a ton of off roading.

    SPC UCA
    Icon 2.5 coil overs
    Icon 2.0 rear shock with 2 inch coil springs

    Did you ensure the shop pumped grease into your SPCs?
     
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  5. Aug 23, 2019 at 5:59 AM
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    Agent_Outside

    Agent_Outside A Guy A Girl and A Trail

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    JBA arms with King suspension, not a sound.
     
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  6. Aug 23, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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    REDDY_KILOW4TT

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    Maybe I'll have to throw a GoPro under there and record myself driving around a bit to see if there's a culprit.
     
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