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SuspensionSprings, struts, coilovers, sway-bars, camber plates, and all other modifications to suspension components for Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S (R56), and Cabrio (R57) MINIs.
So I just got koni fsd struts installed on my car with the stock springs, and I'm getting a lot of noise from the rear struts. They are very squeaky. Was something missed during the install? Anyone else have this problem and have been able to resolve it? I also got a new hotchskis 25mm rear sway installed at the same time. So far the ride is much better, it's just that squeaking is a nuisance.
Check the sway bar first....they usually have a pack of lube to lube the rubber bushing when you install them....most brands need a relub every couple years. Some brands "kinda" fit, and can rub or clunk....so look closely.
Did the sway bar come with new bushings? Since you just installed the bar, did you use a lot of grease on them? I'd also maybe check the sway bar end links. I've had a loose one before cause a good squeak and another time cause a good clunk from the rear.
ok thanks all for the advice. I will have the shop take a look at the rear swaybar. It did come by poly bushings. They may need to grease it up some more.
Looks like you got good advice; fwiw, I had FSDs installed last fall, and no squeaks. Then, or since. Just a vastly improved ride / compliance with road irregularities.
Yep, you guys were right on the money. Shop said they had to grind down the poly bushings a bit as they were getting binded up onto the swaybar. All is good now. No more squeaking. Thanks all!
