Shock help

todd · #1 (**permalink**) 04-19-2004, 04:14 PM

I posted this in the shop talk area but did not get any replies so maybe I can get some help from you guys....

I have Alden(?) coil over shocks in the rear. They make a squeeky noise over every bump. IT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!. Any others have this problem or a fix for it?

Todd

jayscobras · #2 (**permalink**) 04-19-2004, 04:44 PM

TODD CALL DARYLL AT RCC SUSPENSION PRODUCTS IN FT WORTH.

817-536-3820. TELL HIM I SENT YOU.

JAY

392cobra · #3 (**permalink**) 04-19-2004, 04:48 PM

I replied on the other forum but will post it again here.

Todd,
You have a problem that several of us had/have.It took me months to find the squeek on mine.Thought it was the shock or bushing.
I found it by accident.

It is the rod ends on the 4 link.

Jim Woodard and I both switched them out for QA1.
The "extra high strength chrome moly,teflo/kevlar bearing race.

COMPLETELY changed the ride and handling ! and no more squeeks.

todd · #4 (**permalink**) 04-20-2004, 07:08 AM

Is there a place that sells those? It is so loud I can hear it over my sidepipes!!!!!! what a pain!!

Todd

Clois Harlan · #5 (**permalink**) 04-20-2004, 07:21 AM

Summit sells them!

392cobra · #6 (**permalink**) 04-20-2004, 07:30 AM

Todd,
You sure are right about the squeeks being a pain.
The difference in the ride and handling are dramatic.After resetting the pinion angle after the swap caused a huge difference in traction as well.It hooks up now.

http://racerpartswholesale.com/ phone 800-397-7815

This is where Jim and I got ours.

QA1
The high strength alloy series features a heat treated chrome moly body, 52100 steel ball, a teflon / kevlar self lubricating and self sealing race. Available in r.h. and l.h. thread.

Rod ends

XMR10
.6250 5/8 - 18 $25.04
XML10 .6250 5/8 - 18 L.H. $25.04

Jam nuts
5800L 5/8" LH 1.50

5800R 5/8" RH .60

You'll need 4 each of everything.
If you need any more info let me know.

392cobra · #7 (**permalink**) 05-11-2004, 05:00 PM

Todd,
Was wondering if you got rid of those squeaks ?

If you switched the rodends out,what do you think of the way it rides & handles now ?

todd · #8 (**permalink**) 05-12-2004, 09:20 AM

My car has been parked due to some family issues. I plan on doing it next month. I have not yet changed out the rod ends but will soon. Thanks for the info and I will let you know as soon as they are done.

Todd