Need help with suspension and cv clicks

**86AccordLxi** · 05-25-2007, 09:20 AM

lol @ h&r springs being too stiff. Those are the softest lowering springs you can get. Rear rates are maybe 20% stiffer than stock, iirc (of note, ride quality is mostly determined by how stiff the rear is).

You have a lot lower profile tires with 13, which means less sidewall and compliance, which contributes to the rougher ride. Not much you can do about it, short of putting your stock springs back on.

Alex

**Oldblueaccord** · 05-25-2007, 04:55 PM

Well I still think it was your suspension bottoming out.Not trying to beat a dead horse or anything. The HR springs don’t sound to much stiffer than the numbers I have for our cars.

TRW Coil Spring Front
Part Number: CC248 86-89 Accord/88-89 Prelude
INSIDE DIA.= 2.5 in.:
BAR DIA.= 0.5 in.:
FREE HEIGHT= 12.88 in.:
SPRING RATE= 278.5 Lbs./In.:
LOAD= 524 Lbs.:
LOAD HEIGHT= 11 in.:
END 1= SQUARE:
END 2= TANGENT

TRW Coil Spring REAR
Part Number: CC221 86-89
INSIDE DIA.= 3.062 in.:
BAR DIA.= 0.485 in.:
FREE HEIGHT= 13.27 in.:
SPRING RATE= 170 Lbs./In.:
LOAD= 387 Lbs.:
LOAD HEIGHT= 11 in.:
END 1= SQUARE:
END 2= TANGENTI

The strut numbers say we have about 4 inch travel in the front and 6 in the rear stock so and lowering is going to cut into that then weight added to the rear.

88 Lxi accord frnt Strut
Item#: NS 71829 (NAPA
Body Length:11.000"
Compressed Length:11.125"
Extended length:15.250"
Travel Length:4.125"
Rod Nut #:Included in parts pack
Parts Pack(s) #:P906

Item#: RR 201227 Rear Strut NAPA
Attributes:
Body Length:15.375"
Compressed Length:15.500"
Extended length:22.125"
Travel Length:6.625"
Upper Mtg. Nut Number:Included in parts pack
Parts Pack(s) #:P878

Still doesn’t explain why the Blues are working and the revalved Bilsteins don’t. But im wondering more if there possibly blown.

Wp

**Kelvin** · 05-26-2007, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by 86AccordLxi

lol @ h&r springs being too stiff. Those are the softest lowering springs you can get. Rear rates are maybe 20% stiffer than stock, iirc (of note, ride quality is mostly determined by how stiff the rear is).

You have a lot lower profile tires with 13, which means less sidewall and compliance, which contributes to the rougher ride. Not much you can do about it, short of putting your stock springs back on.

Alex

I thought NEUSPEEED springs were the softest available, at least according to the FAQ.

**Kelvin** · 05-26-2007, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by LX-incredible

It really makes a difference with quality parts. Cardone axles suck and their "new" axles are actually just remans without a core charge. I got one of these for the driver's side, it was about two weeks and it started making noise again. EMPI axles are new, made with excellent quality, and under $100. GKN axles are also good, but can be pricey.

Where's a good place to buy these EMPI axles? I need new ones, and I'd like to get something of high quality WITH a long warranty, preferably lifetime.