November 25, 200421 yr The other day had my Brat in the air and twisting the steering back and forth the front end was real noisey, the srtruts were rotating at the top, and that is were the noise seemed to be coming from. so what's up with that? 1985 3" lift.
November 25, 200421 yr The other day had my Brat in the air and twisting the steering back and forth the front end was real noisey, the srtruts were rotating at the top, and that is were the noise seemed to be coming from. so what's up with that? 1985 3" lift. Squeeking or grinding noise?
November 25, 200421 yr WHen you installed the lift, you beat the snot outa your fender right? So that the strut can rotate. This is what im talking about: It maybe rubbing there. You might want to doublecheck. -Brian
November 25, 200421 yr Author It's a clagging and banging and all, it is Zaps old one from about 2 years ago, so i'm pretty sure the lift is in corectly or that hump would be gone by now.
November 25, 200421 yr It's a clagging and banging and all, it is Zaps old one from about 2 years ago, so i'm pretty sure the lift is in corectly or that hump would be gone by now. Take cap off top of strut (engine bay, covers retaining nut) feel nut when jiggling the wheel, does it move? if so, top bearings gone.
November 25, 200421 yr Author Ross that make no sense to me. the strut tower in engine compartment have a plate there, part of the lift, I think. But you're saying there is a bearing up there? I don't remember anything up there but mount when I replaced the springs in my wagon.
November 25, 200421 yr Ross that make no sense to me. the strut tower in engine compartment have a plate there, part of the lift, I think. But you're saying there is a bearing up there? I don't remember anything up there but mount when I replaced the springs in my wagon. Oh yeah, you wont be able to see the bolt with the lift, sorry. There is a bearing at the top of the strut though, which it turns on when you turn the steering. That may be your problem.
November 25, 200421 yr Author Does that lift put extra stress on those bearings? Ok I got it now there is a bearing on the top of the strut, they are not very old.
November 26, 200421 yr Does that lift put extra stress on those bearings? Ok I got it now there is a bearing on the top of the strut, they are not very old. No, the lift shouldn't put any extra load on the bearings. These bearings should last a very long time (300,000kms or so at least), so if they are newish, they probably arn't your prob.
November 26, 200421 yr It could be the strut top itself. If it is starting to fail it will crack and dry out then separate.
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