Troubleshooting Suspension Noise After Air Bag Installation In Coil

Published 04/24/2015

Question:

This is basically a new car 2014 hyndra Santa Fe gls Put the bags on 2 weeks ago took my time and did a good job I keep the pressure at 10 psi but the rear makes a lot of strange noises I have taken the pressure up and down 5 to 20 psi and the noises will not go away Very annoying Do you have any suggestions thank Ps I also have the air lift on board compressor system installed

asked by: Rick F

Expert Reply:

Typically the noise you hear after installing coil springs like the # F4170 is from the metal coils of your suspension rubbing something as the suspension moves. I had this happen on my car once when I installed air springs in it and the problem was that the rubber isolator at the top of the spring was positioned in such a way that it was allowing the metal coil of the spring to touch the frame of the vehicle. When the suspension moved noise was created. I had to go back and reposition the coil on the isolator so that it prevented contact and the noise went away.

expert reply by: Jameson C