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One would think a dealership would know how to install a dealer supplied option on a car, but alas...

I just keep looking at my odo and seeing 1200 miles. Yeah it's to young to start putting springs on this thing.

1stOne

Yep, it was mine. If the bearing isn't seated perfectly, it will bind and become damaged, therefore requiring replacement. Its a little different top hat than you'd find on your usual suspension systems.

Most dealers are probably not reading the instructions like they should be.

You should be clicking "buy". Any lowering spring will have this issue if not properly installed. Its not the springs, its the installer.

Never to young! Mine had 7km's on it when it got its first new mod!

Papa_Bear

too young to mod?!?! crazy talk! I had most my mods in the first 3000 miles haha

divisii

Obie brought an interestin point, something else could be making the noise, 'cause you should not have any unusual/new noises from lowering springs that are installed to specs.

Also suspect to noises- ball joints, end links, axles, CV joints/boots, etc.

DJHACK

Im getting the same creaking sound. Installed S techs about 3 weeks ago. Ive been reading the forum. I have checked several new TC's, auto and manual.

The blue dot on the top hat seems to be in different positions on most of the ones I look at. How do I know what is right? Im sure by now i will have to replace the bearings but, how do I ensure they are aligned properly this time around?

I followed the install instructions just like the trd pdf i came across. I may not have been exact on my bolt torquing though. springs sit where they should, bump stops cut, etc.

I am very happy with the ride quality and drop of the S-tech's and just wish to not have this sound anymore, get this thing aligned, and throw some spacers on the factory wheels since new ones aren't in the budget till next year.

Need some help with that also. what would be an ideal spacer front and rear, factory wheels, s-tech drop? Also, Where could I get them?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Papa_Bear

That creaking is because your top hat is not sitting on it properly. There have been people on the forum with that issue and on my install video I make sure to note that the whole assembly should be marked donut is clocked correctly. Ball joints an other suspension components can cause problems but I'm almost positive that the top hat is not on correctly. I'd be willing to bet on it. But it's not a big deal now but your going to need that bearing which is the whole top assembly. If you have any more questions feel free to message me. As some other guys will tell you I'm pretty knowledgeable