Suspension Setup awkward

bruce · 19th June 2007, 09:24

Hi Friends!!

I seem to have a slight problem with the recent suspension setup for my Esteem, we re-did the complete setup, but i have spacers added as i have bigger tyres, the rear suspension always makes some noise when I'm driving alone, my question is it becuase of the spacers?

gd1418 · 19th June 2007, 11:09

While adding spacers did you re-tensioned the springs? If not, then get it re-tensioned. Also check if the spacers have been seated properly.

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Originally Posted by bruce

Hi Friends!!

I seem to have a slight problem with the recent suspension setup for my Esteem, we re-did the complete setup, but i have spacers added as i have bigger tyres, the rear suspension always makes some noise when I'm driving alone, my question is it becuase of the spacers?

bruce · 19th June 2007, 15:35

How to re-tension the springs? do we need to stretch or pull? i'm not sure...
Yes i will get the Spacers checked one more time.

bruce · 15th October 2007, 14:03

Ok, got this sorted, it was the spacers which created all the problems.

Mr_Bean · 9th January 2009, 14:43

guys, my esteem have spacers added by the previous owner of the vehicle to accommodate bigger tires. Once my speedo cross 80km i get a feeling of traveling in a boat or ship

& does not give me any confidence to push beyond 80.

Is this a problem due to the spacers? Would appreciate your help.

cheers:

vipul_singh · 9th January 2009, 23:13

@Mr.Bean: To begin with, take your car to a reputed tyre shop and get the toe checked out. Incorrect toe setting can have a major impact on the 'planted' feel of the car.

19th June 2007, 09:24	#1
bruce BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 140 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Suspension Setup awkward Hi Friends!! I seem to have a slight problem with the recent suspension setup for my Esteem, we re-did the complete setup, but i have spacers added as i have bigger tyres, the rear suspension always makes some noise when I'm driving alone, my question is it becuase of the spacers?
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19th June 2007, 15:35	#3
bruce BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 140 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	How to re-tension the springs? do we need to stretch or pull? i'm not sure... Yes i will get the Spacers checked one more time.
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15th October 2007, 14:03	#4
bruce BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 140 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Ok, got this sorted, it was the spacers which created all the problems.
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9th January 2009, 14:43	#5
Mr_Bean BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 891 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	esteem 98 carb spacers added guys, my esteem have spacers added by the previous owner of the vehicle to accommodate bigger tires. Once my speedo cross 80km i get a feeling of traveling in a boat or ship & does not give me any confidence to push beyond 80. Is this a problem due to the spacers? Would appreciate your help. cheers:
	() Thanks

9th January 2009, 23:13	#6
vipul_singh BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BLR / Lucknow Posts: 595 Thanked: 833 Times View My Garage	@Mr.Bean: To begin with, take your car to a reputed tyre shop and get the toe checked out. Incorrect toe setting can have a major impact on the 'planted' feel of the car.
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