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Old 06-10-2011, 05:16 PM
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So I finished up install a complete team z rear suspension kit with relocated uppers and now I am hearing a noise almost like a tire rub or tight brake that I didnt hear before. Have ruled out both of those as being the issue and set the pinion angle to -1 1/2. No recent gear change. Any ideas on what it could be?
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Old 06-10-2011, 05:18 PM
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when do you hear this noise
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Old 06-11-2011, 11:17 PM
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From starting out all the way to coming to a complete stop. I can hear it rolling in neutral and it seems to get louder the faster I go except in fourth gear at a low rpm I cant really hear it. It also amplifies when I turn side to side as well as hit the brakes a little hard.
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Old 06-12-2011, 05:41 AM
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changing from rubber bushings to solid bushings will increase NVH. As long as nothing is actually rubbing, you shouldn't have any problems.
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Whats NVH stand for? I have heard that switching to solid bushings can bring out a harmonic that was covered by the stock rubber but to me that means there is still an underlying problem somewhere.
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Noise, Vibration, Harshness
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