FK streetline coilover issues after install

[TerryM3]

Hi all, I am having an issue after I installed a set of FK streetlines on my friends 2006 jetta TDI.
When the wheel is being turned whether stationary or moving the springs are binding on the tops making a very noticeable popping noise, what I don't get is why FK would'nt supply a set of their own top bearings as the oem ones have them, has anyone had experience on dealing with this issue?

[Benjamin]

Re: FK streetline coilover issues after install

Did you replace the strut mounts or reuse the old ones?

[Robospike]

Re: FK streetline coilover issues after install

Definitely sounds like strut mounts + bearings. If they weren't replaced, can be done fairly easily worth struts on the car still.

[TerryM3]

Re: FK streetline coilover issues after install

Well there's one more thing I should've mentioned. There's no top bearings ATM, I tried fitting the bearings(new SKF ones) in order of spring then the supplied FK metal cap, then bearing then oem mount,
then I tried order of spring, then bearing, then metal cap, then oem mount and iirc it didn't fit in either order but I will try again maybe there's a little detail I missed. Will drop the rings then check seeing if I can get the bearings in place. I have a feeling it needs to be in order of spring metal cap, then the bearing then the top mount.

[Benjamin]

Re: FK streetline coilover issues after install

Yeah get those in, hopefully I understood correctly that you got new strut mounts/bearings as they really are not that expensive and the mounts do wear out over time.

[Geobmx4life]

Re: FK streetline coilover issues after install

Also if the top nuts are over tightened you'll get a popping sound from the bearing.

[TerryM3]

Re: FK streetline coilover issues after install

Also if the top nuts are over tightened you'll get a popping sound from the bearing.

Well I'll find out what the torque spec is so this doesn't happen