I'm currently in the market for coilovers for my VB and have done a lot of research and found many people having this problem. The solution was to tighten the end links more than you thought you had to and to tighten them with load on the suspension. Thanks for the video!
I’ve had so much issues with my FactionFab FSpec but they have been super helpful and we have been going back and forth trying to find the solve. Thank you for posting this. I’m with you I’m so annoyed with everything at this point! Learning to live with it.
I had this same problem after install, went to a alignment shop the next day and told the tech what I was hearing he winded retightening the end links for me and problem solved since then
I recently bought some FA 500 CO, which has been a nightmare. I accidentally bought helper springs, which was a huge mistake. I have had horrible noises for two weeks now and am still trying to figure things out. The need for more details regarding end links is definitely odd. I have been told numerous things that conflict, just like you. However, the Subie Service manual specifies 44 FT LBS for the OEM links. Let me know if you want a screenshot of a page or the whole chapter. It also stipulates that the tires are off and the car is on a lift. This would lead me to believe the suspension is unloaded when you torque the links.
Oh wow 44lb, that kind of checks out. So many others have been saying 33lb but that wasn't enough. For me it was an issue holding on to the bolt on my aftermarket Endlinks. Once I got a hold of a small pliers I was able to properly tire and that solved all my problems.
I like to disagree with some topics but i just installed the silvers, cusco sway bars and a STI trans. Everything seems to be on point other than the clunk. The sound definitely sounded like endlinks so I googled it and Boom, your video. I will say I think when I wake up in the morning I'm going to check the bolts are torqued correctly. I also used the same wrench and something didn't feel right. Thank you for making this video, very clear understanding. Everyone seems to skip endlinks.
I'm about to order some endlinks. My car is lowered about 2ish inches on feal 441's. After about 15k miles after installing coilovers I started hearing clicking and some clunks when going over certain sized and shaped bumps. The endlinks don't look very great so im gonna be ordering some new front endlinks from Perrin.
I've been dealing with the same issue whiteline end links and BC coils and tried to fix it 3x and still got clunks with both whiteline ones and stock ones. It's funny how the coils install turned out being the easiest part ahahah
It's the gap in between the threaded end of the end link that goes in between the coilovers that makes that clunk. I also had the same problem with my silvers. Easy fix is to get a shouldered washer for each side on top and on the bottom of the end link. This may work for you guys as well. I found zero info on line as I just tried it and it worked
✌those are G-Tek cut resistant gloves. If you get the correct size they wont get in the way when threading nuts and bolts. They even make them for operating touch screens. Amazon sells them by the pack.
I torqued the shit out of my silvers endlinks and im still getting the same noise as you..I bought some SMY spherical joint endlinks that im going to throw on soon and hopefully the noise goes away on my VB...so frustrating but thank you for making this video
Thanks for this Vid man, really helps! last week i got BC coils and Kansei wheels. Did the coilovers myself and torqued all bolts to spec like you did (all over spec) and went to a local tire shop after install to get tires swapped and on a short drive to the shop heard HARD clunking on front passenger side, told them about the issue and they said to come back next week when a more experienced tech can help find the issue. My next day off i will try this and see if it helps. Hopefully this will fix my problem, it seems like most issues are from the end links. If this doesn't fix the issue then il just go back to the OEM and look for replacements for springs, hopefully and update in a week when I'm happy heheh
When I installed my coils I kept my oem endlinks I have never heard anything weird or noises and have taken from Chicago all the way to New York and back and it has been fine.
The only time my endlinks made noise was when the jam nut came loose for the adjustment, it would clunk. I have fortune auto 500s they are squeaky though.
I got my car a year ago and I’ve always had this sound it happens whenever I do a u turn it clunks from the rear.I wonder if I have warranty with Subaru for it.I never brought it in because Ive always feared having to pay alot of money at the dealer
I have similar clunk noise issue on my VB, when I turn the steering wheel all the way to left or right and reverse the car , there is clunk noise came from front wheels. I reported it to Subaru and they told me it’s the front lower control arm bushing problem. The problem was fixed after they replaced the front control arm bushing. But the automatic brake was activated today and the clunk noise came back again. I gonna try your method.By the way what’s the size of the socket that you used for the end link nut? Thanks
Same problem with my fortune autos. Had them professionally installed and they checked again when I did my alignment follow up a few weeks after. So noisy, they torqued them down and everything and the 2nd trip I thought they were fixed but the noise came back after a few days. Driving me absolutely nuts. I just got the SMY adjustable end links in the mail today but gotta work up the willpower to get out there and install...gonna lose my mind if it's still there 💀
For me I wasn't holding down the Endlinks bolt whole torqueing so it wasn't actually doing anything. I would suggest you torque them suckers yourself if you can. A lot of shops have been installing coilovers and not doing a good job.
Do you mind explaining a bit more ? Which nuts are you referring to? Is it the ones on the Endlinks? I used the nuts the new Endlinks came with. Each time I've switched them out it's been new nuts. Also the issue has been resolved for some months, thankfully.
the thing that pisses me off is there are pretty videos showing the install but leaving out certain important details or things to look out for. They make the install look like an easy 1 2 3 when we all know it's never as easy as they make it look.
I recently lowers my car on BC’s and got isc rear control arms. My rear endlink are clunking. I did them they were clunking and then I torqued them to 80ft/lbs and they still clunk. Does anyone know how to fix it?
hey bro… do you have an update on this noise? i’ve been chasing it across 4 different front end suspension set-ups and 3 different sway end links. i’m beginning to think it’s coming from somewhere else.
Yea man. For me it was torque spec on Endlinks. I was able to verify it because I drove the car with and without Endlinks. I know it's hard to confirm where the sounds are coming from.
Another source of clunk with coilovers is that sometimes the top nut comes loose from adjusting the coilovers while on the car. This is easily remedied with an impact.
I’m getting the clunks right after my Subaru mechanic installed my FA500’s and they clunk so badly but mainly at slow speeds and turning at slow speeds. Anything over 40mph I don’t hear any clunking or potholes don’t clunk. Any advice? We used the adjustable endlinks they sent me, but maybe I should just tighten the Hell out of Nut? Think he said it was a size 14 Nut
Roflll dude for me it was the torque on the bolts that hold the endlinks to the sway bar and coilovers. I wasn't torqueing them down enough. They suggested 33lb I went a bit to 40lb. Maybe my torque wrench is miscalibrated? Either way I got those his down tight and that was my issue. It took me. A long time to get this sorted out so I feel for you.
@@HeavyMetalWRX What is the point of putting on new endlinks if you are just going to make them the same length as OEM? Adjust them with the weight on the wheels. Best way to do this is with a set of ramps. The sway bar is not supposed to be loaded when there is weight on the wheels.
@@billsanter the point for me was the keep the sway bar in the same position so it didn't get interfere with any other parts. It's already a pretty tight space tolerance under the VB. I didn't see any reason to move it from its current spot.
@@HeavyMetalWRX If you adjust the end links properly it will be in the same position. That's kind of the point of using adjustable end links when changing the ride height.
@@HeavyMetalWRX clinks on turning full lock in the fronts, and some heavy clunking in the right rear. I triple checked everything was tight even took it for suspension check. I was told everything looked good. Might be a torque thing, might try torquing to spec.
@@dkoolin6529 are you on OEM endlinks? Someone did mention that there is an issue with OEM endlinks at certain heights or angles. The loud clunks at full oil I got only on OEM endlinks and to me it sounded like the spring was binding and moving in and out of place.
@@dkoolin6529 the rears I'm not 100% sure. I would still say torque specs since nothing really moves up or done behind us. I have very little experience with suspension so I'm learning as we go. We're all learning together.
Silent isn't gone man, plus that huge clunk going down your driveway, hopefully you can figure it out because I really want to put suspension on my VB as well and I'd love to be able to trust the information I'm hearing
I did fix it. I just needed to torque down their endlinks better. I shit this on Tuesday and been driving for 2 days. The car makes no noises and feels great!
@@HeavyMetalWRX I got fortune auto with adjustable end links I adjusted them to the same size as stock and have the car pretty low but have some squeak where they supposed to be shorter ???
@@harleycharlie5330 what sounds did you hear? In my video I have the loud clunking where it sounds like something moved and then I have the aftermarket ones where it sounds like a box of rocks. I shortened my endlinks to the smallest size possible. For me it was also the torque specs on the end link bolts that go into the coilovers and the sway bar.
@@HeavyMetalWRX I don’t have any clunks mine sounds good except light squeak when I put compression hard softer I go less squeak the fortune auto cane with end links
@@harleycharlie5330 hmm I think that might just be the dampers. I'm not 100% sure about squeaks. My brakes squeak so I got too many noises to keep track 🤣
I have revel coils on my vb, came with adjustable end bar links and they clunked too, i ended up having to play with the lengths until i got it down. They still clunk but ALOT less lol. Annoying issue to resolve
I have revel coilovers too and they clunk a lot. I got white line front end links instead of the revel ones and still heard clunking. what did you end up doing to resolve the issue different end links?
By 6lb / ft isn't hurting anyone. If you watched the full video you see it's been pretty frustrating and I've been dealing with this for months. If that's what it takes to fix the issue then that's what's happening! 🤘
@@HeavyMetalWRX I watch almost all your videos for the past 9 months or so. I’m just over obsessive when it comes to manufacturer settings. I got it from my dad who was an incredible tool maker/engineer who had all of these sayings like keeping everything clean is half the battle & don’t overdo or under do & you’ll be fine. I’m glad you got the endlink drama sorted. I’ve been there done that many years ago when cars & motorcycles had carburettors & points. It’s enough to make you cry when it stumps you. Keep the videos coming Awais. They make my 12 hour night shifts that much more enjoyable & help me understand what’s under my cars skin.👍
@@Gregsheppo66 haha man of course! I appreciate the support. It's been difficult coming into the car world with zero experience on how anything works. I'm happy that TH-cam and the Internet are available for me to learn. The experience just comes over time. My dad was a "if it's not supposed to move fuck tape it till it doesn't move" guy 🤣
@@HeavyMetalWRX I just finished installing Silvers on the car last night. The whole endlink situation is exactly as you described it. I've watched 10+ videos and spoken to multiple reps from companies about it. Nothing is consistent. I'm going to try your locking pliers trick tonight, I know they aren't tight enough. Appreciate your video.
@@4uto_4ddict dude if I can make one more suggestion. Use the smaller spanner that came with the coilovers. You can hold on to the nut easier than the locking pliers...although those will also work. Try that before buying anything. DM me on IG with your progress. Hopefully I can help!!
@@pabloromo3921 to be fair , it's only $36 on Amazon. It could be the torque wrench. 🤷♂️. I'd like to spend more on nicer tools but I already need just regular tools. Eventually I'd like to clean out my garage and get a real tool chest. Then I'll get fancy stuff that lasts.
@@waybach yea it's kind of doodoo. I actually ended up breaking the first one within a month and the company sent me a Replacement. It may not have even been me 🤷♂️
Haha now that's something I've never been asked. Actually am not a part of a band. Everything I play I play for myself by myself in my basement for fun. I would love to be a part of a band one day and make music as that is another hobby I absolutely love. I just don't know when I find the time. 😭 The music you were hearing in this video is Stormrazor who is my buddy's band.
@HeavyMetalWRX I was listening to some jams you had in a prior video and it said you wrote the music as a one man band and if sounded pretty killer so I thought I'd inquirer. I'm a metal head and a wrx owner so it's killer to see someone else into both things.
@@aaronr9551 dude that is awesome. I wasn't sure if the two went hand in hand for the general community but for me it was a no-brainer. Also, it saved me a lot of time and money to just use my own music than to go find other people's music or use just the generic tracks that TH-cam has. Do you play any instruments?
@HeavyMetalWRX nah I'm just a metal fan. I don't play any instruments. Black, death, thrash in their extreme forms are what my ears spend most of their time listening to. The track you had on the bulge video sounded a little black metal ish. Not sure if that was the goal but it sounded killer either way.
This was painful to watch, brother. First of all get some better endlinks than what comes with the coilovers. A good set of endlinks have a place to insert a hex wrench on the end of the bolt. This is how you keep it from spinning. Second, adjust the endlinks with weight on the wheels. Seems like every video I watch on this they adjust the links with the wheels in the air which is all wrong. The best way to accomplish this is with a set of ramps. Also, why is your height adjustment collar loose? You need to tighten it with a screwdriver and a hammer. Most coilovers also have a hex bolt to tighten as well.
@@billsanter so some of what you said is accurate. I have found the results to be similar whether the car is in the air or not. As for the hex that isn't the case for ALL Endlinks. Third, these were the Endlinks that came with the coils. I had also adjusted them using weight and without. The issue was me not being able to torque them properly because I couldn't hold the bolt. Also the video here is me actually reaolving the problem. I appreciate your solutions but they came many months after the original issue.
@@HeavyMetalWRX This won't affect the clunking issue but you aren't going to get the best handling if your sway bar is preloaded with wheels on the ground. If you made the endlinks the same length as OEM there is a good chance the sway bar is preloaded. This is huge pet peeve of mine because I see so many videos where they get this wrong (like almost all of them). I guess I need to make my own video because this issue drives me nuts.
@@billsanter I mean if you actually watched my videos I did exactly what you said. I put the end links on with the car on my rhino ramps and tightened them. This is my third video on the coilovers issue and I went back and forth and tried everything people were telling me. Those on the channel that have followed me on this know exactly the dos and donts now. These weren't my ideas but sourced from experts, as I am definitely not an expert.
So I'm not 100% sure what that was, maybe the suspension settling ? Or the spring doing something ..I haven't heard it since. I was worried that first time. As of right now the only noises I have are random squeaks which idk if they will ever go away. There is ZERO clunking, ZERO weird snaps or crackles or whacks or thuds of metal. It took me a while but I'm happy to report that it's all good now 🤘🙏
I’m better suited to paying professionals to install mechanical parts, but then I’m not a youtuber making a living from sharing my car builds with the world. I respect those who do this, but for me there’s a safety aspect when it comes to the engine, the brakes & the suspension. There’s a fine line between being safe & disaster.
You are definitely right on that one. My wife would be scared every time she got in the car. Really what you need is knowledge and experience. TH-cam helps with the knowledge part ...experience you just gotta keep doing everyday. That's the scary part but I feel like I'm considerably more comfortable today versus a year ago when I didn't even want to look under the hood.
I just paid a Subaru mechanic to install my FA500 coilovers and it started to clunk within 2days. Check out my short I just posted. I’m telling you these FA/Silvers guys are lacking in the engineering dept….
@@waybach for me it was 100%. The torque specs on the end links. As I was providing other people that information, they were also able to go back and retork the bolts on all of their endings, but you have to hold on to the bolt so that it doesn't spin when you're twerking the nut down It was 100% user error on my part.
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I'm currently in the market for coilovers for my VB and have done a lot of research and found many people having this problem. The solution was to tighten the end links more than you thought you had to and to tighten them with load on the suspension. Thanks for the video!
I’ve had so much issues with my FactionFab FSpec but they have been super helpful and we have been going back and forth trying to find the solve. Thank you for posting this. I’m with you I’m so annoyed with everything at this point! Learning to live with it.
Definitely go back and make sure the washers are on the right side. Then torque those babies down.
I had this same problem after install, went to a alignment shop the next day and told the tech what I was hearing he winded retightening the end links for me and problem solved since then
I recently bought some FA 500 CO, which has been a nightmare. I accidentally bought helper springs, which was a huge mistake. I have had horrible noises for two weeks now and am still trying to figure things out. The need for more details regarding end links is definitely odd. I have been told numerous things that conflict, just like you. However, the Subie Service manual specifies 44 FT LBS for the OEM links. Let me know if you want a screenshot of a page or the whole chapter. It also stipulates that the tires are off and the car is on a lift. This would lead me to believe the suspension is unloaded when you torque the links.
Oh wow 44lb, that kind of checks out. So many others have been saying 33lb but that wasn't enough. For me it was an issue holding on to the bolt on my aftermarket Endlinks. Once I got a hold of a small pliers I was able to properly tire and that solved all my problems.
I like to disagree with some topics but i just installed the silvers, cusco sway bars and a STI trans. Everything seems to be on point other than the clunk. The sound definitely sounded like endlinks so I googled it and Boom, your video. I will say I think when I wake up in the morning I'm going to check the bolts are torqued correctly. I also used the same wrench and something didn't feel right.
Thank you for making this video, very clear understanding. Everyone seems to skip endlinks.
I'm about to order some endlinks. My car is lowered about 2ish inches on feal 441's. After about 15k miles after installing coilovers I started hearing clicking and some clunks when going over certain sized and shaped bumps. The endlinks don't look very great so im gonna be ordering some new front endlinks from Perrin.
I've been dealing with the same issue whiteline end links and BC coils and tried to fix it 3x and still got clunks with both whiteline ones and stock ones. It's funny how the coils install turned out being the easiest part ahahah
These Endlinks took absolutely forever. I didn't realize it was gonna be such a pain. Still once it is set though you're good....which can be a bit 🤣
It's the gap in between the threaded end of the end link that goes in between the coilovers that makes that clunk. I also had the same problem with my silvers. Easy fix is to get a shouldered washer for each side on top and on the bottom of the end link. This may work for you guys as well. I found zero info on line as I just tried it and it worked
Try making a video on it
@@rafael502 ok, I'll have some time this weekend and hopefully get one posted
That's why tightening more helped
Do you know what sized shouldered washer should be used?
Def get yourself a decent torque wrench, impact, and impact bits to make your life easier
@@BOOSTEDDESIGNSWRX you are absolutely right. I finally got an impact. I need to get a new torque wrench and better bits tho.
Just got my 23 wrx base in white. Safe to say I have been binging your videos Awais!
✌those are G-Tek cut resistant gloves. If you get the correct size they wont get in the way when threading nuts and bolts. They even make them for operating touch screens. Amazon sells them by the pack.
They are the best. Saves my hands tbh. As you can tell I haven't been cut in weeks!
I torqued the shit out of my silvers endlinks and im still getting the same noise as you..I bought some SMY spherical joint endlinks that im going to throw on soon and hopefully the noise goes away on my VB...so frustrating but thank you for making this video
Thanks for this Vid man, really helps! last week i got BC coils and Kansei wheels. Did the coilovers myself and torqued all bolts to spec like you did (all over spec) and went to a local tire shop after install to get tires swapped and on a short drive to the shop heard HARD clunking on front passenger side, told them about the issue and they said to come back next week when a more experienced tech can help find the issue. My next day off i will try this and see if it helps. Hopefully this will fix my problem, it seems like most issues are from the end links. If this doesn't fix the issue then il just go back to the OEM and look for replacements for springs, hopefully and update in a week when I'm happy heheh
Yea man I hope it gets sorted out. So far like 99% of those clunk issues have been end link related, no doubt!
When I installed my coils I kept my oem endlinks I have never heard anything weird or noises and have taken from Chicago all the way to New York and back and it has been fine.
I'm still confused at how many people have been doing that. Could it be the height? But even that doesn't make sense.
What kind of coilovers bro?
Someone on Reddit suggested using bicycle wrenches for the end links, worth a try instead of the locking pliers.
If they come in the right size! Whatever gets the job done tbh. At this point I'm hoping I dont have to mess with them again....until I remove them 🤣
A good endlink should have a place to insert a hex on the end of the bolt to keep it from spinning.
The only time my endlinks made noise was when the jam nut came loose for the adjustment, it would clunk. I have fortune auto 500s they are squeaky though.
I've checked twice after driving for a few days, jam nuts are still solid but I can see that as something Loctite could fix.
did you ever fix squeaks or just roll; with it? I have the same coils and they squeak a bit....no excuse for the pricepoint...they should be perfect.
I got my car a year ago and I’ve always had this sound it happens whenever I do a u turn it clunks from the rear.I wonder if I have warranty with Subaru for it.I never brought it in because Ive always feared having to pay alot of money at the dealer
I have similar clunk noise issue on my VB, when I turn the steering wheel all the way to left or right and reverse the car , there is clunk noise came from front wheels. I reported it to Subaru and they told me it’s the front lower control arm bushing problem. The problem was fixed after they replaced the front control arm bushing. But the automatic brake was activated today and the clunk noise came back again. I gonna try your method.By the way what’s the size of the socket that you used for the end link nut? Thanks
Same problem with my fortune autos. Had them professionally installed and they checked again when I did my alignment follow up a few weeks after. So noisy, they torqued them down and everything and the 2nd trip I thought they were fixed but the noise came back after a few days. Driving me absolutely nuts. I just got the SMY adjustable end links in the mail today but gotta work up the willpower to get out there and install...gonna lose my mind if it's still there 💀
For me I wasn't holding down the Endlinks bolt whole torqueing so it wasn't actually doing anything. I would suggest you torque them suckers yourself if you can. A lot of shops have been installing coilovers and not doing a good job.
How did the smy endlinks work out? I just bought a set and hoping this fixes the issue with my silvers
You need to measure the run on torque when installing self locking nuts.
Also, you aren't supposed to reuse a self locking nut.
Do you mind explaining a bit more ? Which nuts are you referring to? Is it the ones on the Endlinks? I used the nuts the new Endlinks came with. Each time I've switched them out it's been new nuts. Also the issue has been resolved for some months, thankfully.
the thing that pisses me off is there are pretty videos showing the install but leaving out certain important details or things to look out for. They make the install look like an easy 1 2 3 when we all know it's never as easy as they make it look.
I just ran the stock links with my coilovers and never ran into issues even thought the angle is pretty steep
Any people have told me about the stock endlinks but you hear those clunks. It sounded BAD. Like the whole spring was moving back and forth.
I recently lowers my car on BC’s and got isc rear control arms. My rear endlink are clunking. I did them they were clunking and then I torqued them to 80ft/lbs and they still clunk. Does anyone know how to fix it?
I saw your car at subifest Midwest but I didn’t see you anywhere
So sorry I wasn't able to catch you. I was walking all over the place. 😭
@@HeavyMetalWRX no worries, it was a good event and a beautiful day
@@jimmyKwrx ha! I couldn't agree more!!
hey bro… do you have an update on this noise?
i’ve been chasing it across 4 different front end suspension set-ups and 3 different sway end links. i’m beginning to think it’s coming from somewhere else.
Yea man. For me it was torque spec on Endlinks. I was able to verify it because I drove the car with and without Endlinks. I know it's hard to confirm where the sounds are coming from.
Another source of clunk with coilovers is that sometimes the top nut comes loose from adjusting the coilovers while on the car. This is easily remedied with an impact.
check the swaybar bushings. and everything connected to the links.. i was a BMW mechanic. just a thought. might not be the links
It's all fixed now! I have had zero noise the last few days that I've been driving. 🙏🙏
I’m getting the clunks right after my Subaru mechanic installed my FA500’s and they clunk so badly but mainly at slow speeds and turning at slow speeds. Anything over 40mph I don’t hear any clunking or potholes don’t clunk. Any advice? We used the adjustable endlinks they sent me, but maybe I should just tighten the Hell out of Nut? Think he said it was a size 14 Nut
If this works I’m going to subscribe to you from my entire family tree.. lol that’ll be like 40subs easily
Roflll dude for me it was the torque on the bolts that hold the endlinks to the sway bar and coilovers. I wasn't torqueing them down enough. They suggested 33lb I went a bit to 40lb. Maybe my torque wrench is miscalibrated? Either way I got those his down tight and that was my issue. It took me. A long time to get this sorted out so I feel for you.
@@HeavyMetalWRX were you getting any sounds from the rear? I’m hearing creaks not so much clunks
What length did you leave the endlinks?
I left them the same length as stock
@@HeavyMetalWRX thanks for the reply.. very appreciated.
@@HeavyMetalWRX What is the point of putting on new endlinks if you are just going to make them the same length as OEM? Adjust them with the weight on the wheels. Best way to do this is with a set of ramps. The sway bar is not supposed to be loaded when there is weight on the wheels.
@@billsanter the point for me was the keep the sway bar in the same position so it didn't get interfere with any other parts. It's already a pretty tight space tolerance under the VB. I didn't see any reason to move it from its current spot.
@@HeavyMetalWRX If you adjust the end links properly it will be in the same position. That's kind of the point of using adjustable end links when changing the ride height.
Been having some trouble with the VB on faction fab coilovers.
What noises are you hearing?
@@HeavyMetalWRX clinks on turning full lock in the fronts, and some heavy clunking in the right rear. I triple checked everything was tight even took it for suspension check. I was told everything looked good. Might be a torque thing, might try torquing to spec.
@@dkoolin6529 are you on OEM endlinks? Someone did mention that there is an issue with OEM endlinks at certain heights or angles. The loud clunks at full oil I got only on OEM endlinks and to me it sounded like the spring was binding and moving in and out of place.
@@HeavyMetalWRX yeah oem endlinks are probably the reason for the fronts
@@dkoolin6529 the rears I'm not 100% sure. I would still say torque specs since nothing really moves up or done behind us. I have very little experience with suspension so I'm learning as we go. We're all learning together.
My va sti make noise over bumps been fighting this for over 4k miles 😢 hks hipermax iv sp coilover
Silent isn't gone man, plus that huge clunk going down your driveway, hopefully you can figure it out because I really want to put suspension on my VB as well and I'd love to be able to trust the information I'm hearing
I did fix it. I just needed to torque down their endlinks better. I shit this on Tuesday and been driving for 2 days. The car makes no noises and feels great!
@@HeavyMetalWRX I got fortune auto with adjustable end links I adjusted them to the same size as stock and have the car pretty low but have some squeak where they supposed to be shorter ???
@@harleycharlie5330 what sounds did you hear? In my video I have the loud clunking where it sounds like something moved and then I have the aftermarket ones where it sounds like a box of rocks. I shortened my endlinks to the smallest size possible. For me it was also the torque specs on the end link bolts that go into the coilovers and the sway bar.
@@HeavyMetalWRX I don’t have any clunks mine sounds good except light squeak when I put compression hard softer I go less squeak the fortune auto cane with end links
@@harleycharlie5330 hmm I think that might just be the dampers. I'm not 100% sure about squeaks. My brakes squeak so I got too many noises to keep track 🤣
I have revel coils on my vb, came with adjustable end bar links and they clunked too, i ended up having to play with the lengths until i got it down. They still clunk but ALOT less lol. Annoying issue to resolve
That's interesting. Ive actually never heard of revel. Did the endlinks come with the little washer reducer ?
I have revel coilovers too and they clunk a lot. I got white line front end links instead of the revel ones and still heard clunking. what did you end up doing to resolve the issue different end links?
Over-torquing nuts isn’t being safe. Following the recommended torque setting is.
By 6lb / ft isn't hurting anyone. If you watched the full video you see it's been pretty frustrating and I've been dealing with this for months. If that's what it takes to fix the issue then that's what's happening! 🤘
@@HeavyMetalWRX I watch almost all your videos for the past 9 months or so. I’m just over obsessive when it comes to manufacturer settings. I got it from my dad who was an incredible tool maker/engineer who had all of these sayings like keeping everything clean is half the battle & don’t overdo or under do & you’ll be fine. I’m glad you got the endlink drama sorted. I’ve been there done that many years ago when cars & motorcycles had carburettors & points. It’s enough to make you cry when it stumps you. Keep the videos coming Awais. They make my 12 hour night shifts that much more enjoyable & help me understand what’s under my cars skin.👍
@@Gregsheppo66 haha man of course! I appreciate the support. It's been difficult coming into the car world with zero experience on how anything works. I'm happy that TH-cam and the Internet are available for me to learn. The experience just comes over time. My dad was a "if it's not supposed to move fuck tape it till it doesn't move" guy 🤣
I have the silvers neomax and they clunk like crazy and I thought it was the pre load wasn’t set correctly but this might be it
As long as you get the washers in right and torque down the endlinks I think you'll have it fixed.
Well, this video is timely.
Haha why is that? Are you having endlinks issues ?
@@HeavyMetalWRX I just finished installing Silvers on the car last night. The whole endlink situation is exactly as you described it. I've watched 10+ videos and spoken to multiple reps from companies about it. Nothing is consistent. I'm going to try your locking pliers trick tonight, I know they aren't tight enough. Appreciate your video.
@@4uto_4ddict dude if I can make one more suggestion. Use the smaller spanner that came with the coilovers. You can hold on to the nut easier than the locking pliers...although those will also work. Try that before buying anything. DM me on IG with your progress. Hopefully I can help!!
Did the clunk come from both sides or one side? I was thinking maybe the swaybar has something to do with it?
It was the end links and sway bar not being tight enough. All fixed now 🤘
Called vice grips
Ty, I struggled with the name, I had to read it off the box.
Is that an alcantara steering wheel?
It's Suede. I got it from Rexpeed
@@HeavyMetalWRX nice. I’ll have to check it out. I was going to get a custom one done, but that’s going to cost me close to $900
Maybe you dropped your torque wrench at some point or bumped it against something and it threw off the calibration . I've had that happen
Or maybe just time for a calibration
@@pabloromo3921 to be fair , it's only $36 on Amazon. It could be the torque wrench. 🤷♂️. I'd like to spend more on nicer tools but I already need just regular tools. Eventually I'd like to clean out my garage and get a real tool chest. Then I'll get fancy stuff that lasts.
I think he meant you might’ve threw off the calibration on accident
@@waybach yea it's kind of doodoo. I actually ended up breaking the first one within a month and the company sent me a Replacement. It may not have even been me 🤷♂️
What is the name of your band?
Haha now that's something I've never been asked. Actually am not a part of a band. Everything I play I play for myself by myself in my basement for fun. I would love to be a part of a band one day and make music as that is another hobby I absolutely love. I just don't know when I find the time. 😭
The music you were hearing in this video is Stormrazor who is my buddy's band.
@HeavyMetalWRX I was listening to some jams you had in a prior video and it said you wrote the music as a one man band and if sounded pretty killer so I thought I'd inquirer. I'm a metal head and a wrx owner so it's killer to see someone else into both things.
@@aaronr9551 dude that is awesome. I wasn't sure if the two went hand in hand for the general community but for me it was a no-brainer. Also, it saved me a lot of time and money to just use my own music than to go find other people's music or use just the generic tracks that TH-cam has. Do you play any instruments?
@HeavyMetalWRX nah I'm just a metal fan. I don't play any instruments. Black, death, thrash in their extreme forms are what my ears spend most of their time listening to. The track you had on the bulge video sounded a little black metal ish. Not sure if that was the goal but it sounded killer either way.
@@aaronr9551 oh yeah dude. I am a huge fan of symphonic metal, death, Doom, You name it. I love it.
Hey! Has anyone successfully used the stock end links?
This was painful to watch, brother. First of all get some better endlinks than what comes with the coilovers. A good set of endlinks have a place to insert a hex wrench on the end of the bolt. This is how you keep it from spinning. Second, adjust the endlinks with weight on the wheels. Seems like every video I watch on this they adjust the links with the wheels in the air which is all wrong. The best way to accomplish this is with a set of ramps. Also, why is your height adjustment collar loose? You need to tighten it with a screwdriver and a hammer. Most coilovers also have a hex bolt to tighten as well.
@@billsanter so some of what you said is accurate. I have found the results to be similar whether the car is in the air or not. As for the hex that isn't the case for ALL Endlinks. Third, these were the Endlinks that came with the coils. I had also adjusted them using weight and without. The issue was me not being able to torque them properly because I couldn't hold the bolt. Also the video here is me actually reaolving the problem. I appreciate your solutions but they came many months after the original issue.
@@HeavyMetalWRX This won't affect the clunking issue but you aren't going to get the best handling if your sway bar is preloaded with wheels on the ground. If you made the endlinks the same length as OEM there is a good chance the sway bar is preloaded. This is huge pet peeve of mine because I see so many videos where they get this wrong (like almost all of them). I guess I need to make my own video because this issue drives me nuts.
@@billsanter I mean if you actually watched my videos I did exactly what you said. I put the end links on with the car on my rhino ramps and tightened them. This is my third video on the coilovers issue and I went back and forth and tried everything people were telling me. Those on the channel that have followed me on this know exactly the dos and donts now. These weren't my ideas but sourced from experts, as I am definitely not an expert.
still no clunks ?
Everything's been good since I tightened down the Endlinks.
is it 5/8 maybe?
I actually went to AutoZone and tried all the wrenches they had. 17mm was the closest.
Have you fixed that noise at 14:48 in the video. That’s the noise I keep hearing when I’m going down a drive way or cornering. @HeavyMetalWRX
So I'm not 100% sure what that was, maybe the suspension settling ? Or the spring doing something ..I haven't heard it since. I was worried that first time. As of right now the only noises I have are random squeaks which idk if they will ever go away. There is ZERO clunking, ZERO weird snaps or crackles or whacks or thuds of metal. It took me a while but I'm happy to report that it's all good now 🤘🙏
@@HeavyMetalWRX are you running the oem endlinks front and back or the aftermarket ones?
@@mariot8879 OEM in the back and adjustable in the front.
Come on bruh get better tools you will fall in love with nice tools and end up looking for car projects just to try out new tools lol.
I know dude. I am cleaning my garage in October. I will be getting an actual tool chest then I will start getting real man tools. I think it's time 🤘
I’m better suited to paying professionals to install mechanical parts, but then I’m not a youtuber making a living from sharing my car builds with the world. I respect those who do this, but for me there’s a safety aspect when it comes to the engine, the brakes & the suspension. There’s a fine line between being safe & disaster.
You are definitely right on that one. My wife would be scared every time she got in the car. Really what you need is knowledge and experience. TH-cam helps with the knowledge part ...experience you just gotta keep doing everyday. That's the scary part but I feel like I'm considerably more comfortable today versus a year ago when I didn't even want to look under the hood.
I just paid a Subaru mechanic to install my FA500 coilovers and it started to clunk within 2days. Check out my short I just posted. I’m telling you these FA/Silvers guys are lacking in the engineering dept….
@@waybach for me it was 100%. The torque specs on the end links. As I was providing other people that information, they were also able to go back and retork the bolts on all of their endings, but you have to hold on to the bolt so that it doesn't spin when you're twerking the nut down It was 100% user error on my part.
@@HeavyMetalWRX are you talking about the size 14 Nut?
i dont even run end links
👁️👄👁️ why not ?
I Didn’t either on my accord
Well in my case im rwd and run mosly on straight line and is weight reduction too lol