New Rimmer Bros (Suplex) spring kit squeaking
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Posted 2 years 9 months ago #198386
Took the F out for a run with brand new spring kit from Rimmer Bros. The ride on the new suspension is fantastic, however it is emitting a terrible squeak even with the tiniest movement of the car. Sounds like a kid jumping up and down on a squeaky spring mattress or a dog chewing a squeaky toy! Driving me absolutely nuts (although flat out with the roof down almost drowns it out).
I am guessing I need to add grease or adjust something? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, but I have also emailed Rimmer Bros as well...
Cheers
Perry
I am guessing I need to add grease or adjust something? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, but I have also emailed Rimmer Bros as well...
Cheers
Perry
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Posted 2 years 9 months ago #198430
Squeaking and banging is one of the problems with the SUPLEX kit, I wouldn't use it, haven't come across anyone who has a system that works !!!!! you should have the spheres re-gassed or fit the Mike Satur spring kit
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Posted 2 years 9 months ago #198431
Thanks for that but I can't do either (gas system gone and I can't afford to drop another$2000 to change it again), so I'll get my local experts to sort it, it feels great on the road, but clearly needs some.adjustment or lubrication somewhere...
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Posted 2 years 9 months ago #198477
Good luck with getting your Experts to sort it out i know an owner who tried to stop his squeaking and banging, Suplex provided replacement rear cans that were uprated , they replaced the shock absorbers twice, all without results, he now ''just lives with it'' - good luck with yours
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Posted 2 years 8 months ago #198583
Rimmer Bros advised to rotate the spring units 180 degrees. We (read: my MG mechanic) did this today and.... no more squeaking!!! 🥳
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