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d0cktor · 11-12-2009, 11:42 PM

Hey everyone

, I have an s14 on megan 32 way adjustable coil overs.

My problem is, the car always pulls to the right hand when on a straight road.

When I make a sharp left turn, the car will start to pull to the left for a few km's then right back to pull to the right.

The suspension is pretty stiff in the front, the rears seems to be a bit looser.

I got the car aligned 3 times by three different shops. The last was a "performance suspension tuning" shop. They told me that my Megan coil overs had bearings, and this is why it pulls to the right or the left and its normal.

My question is to you guys is:

Is it really normal for any coil over to act this way?

THanks!

Dustxking · 11-13-2009, 12:35 AM

I would say look closer in those other arms and ends in that front suspension.

I had s13 megans on my car for 1.5 years and no such problem just poping noises.
Got rid of crappy coils and got pbm but i would still look at the rest of those arms and suspensions.

d0cktor · 11-13-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustxking

I would say look closer in those other arms and ends in that front suspension.

I had s13 megans on my car for 1.5 years and no such problem just poping noises.
Got rid of crappy coils and got pbm but i would still look at the rest of those arms and suspensions.

Thanks for the tip dustxking! Much appreciated.

The car has never been hit either. Clean frame and front end.

If anyone else has any input please let me know.

Thanks!

5t341tH · 11-14-2009, 12:15 AM

check ur suspension components.
sounds like bad TC rod bushings and/or tie rod ends

s14canyoncity · 11-14-2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustxking

I would say look closer in those other arms and ends in that front suspension.

I had s13 megans on my car for 1.5 years and no such problem just poping noises.
Got rid of crappy coils and got pbm but i would still look at the rest of those arms and suspensions.

how did that work out for you... i like the stiff front but the back seem loose on my 14.

x2 on the tie rod

d0cktor · 11-14-2009, 02:49 AM

Thanks for the reply guys.

What inner and outer tie rods should i buy for my 96 s14...There are many different brands.

Or what somone would suggest to do at my part(what to replace during tie rod replacement), im guessing it could be the tie rods due to the symptoms.

ayuaddict · 11-14-2009, 08:12 AM

SPL.

does PBM make them as well? if they do i would trust their product as well.

i would say in the US those would be your best bet.

d0cktor · 11-15-2009, 04:51 PM

I checked my Tie rods, they all look nice and straight. Im guessing its a bushing here and there..

Is there a suspension bushing kit they sell anyone?

I would love to just buy and replace all my bushings.

IMPORTIMAGE · 11-15-2009, 04:54 PM

We do! We sell complete Energy bushing kits....you have PM!

5t341tH · 11-16-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d0cktor

I checked my Tie rods, they all look nice and straight. Im guessing its a bushing here and there..

Is there a suspension bushing kit they sell anyone?

I would love to just buy and replace all my bushings.

did u check the tie rod ends?
aka outter tie rods

also check ur tc rod bushings. those are very very common
aka tension rod

11-12-2009, 11:42 PM	#1
d0cktor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SFV Age: 37 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Megan s14 coilovers. Bushings bad? Hey everyone , I have an s14 on megan 32 way adjustable coil overs. My problem is, the car always pulls to the right hand when on a straight road. When I make a sharp left turn, the car will start to pull to the left for a few km's then right back to pull to the right. The suspension is pretty stiff in the front, the rears seems to be a bit looser. I got the car aligned 3 times by three different shops. The last was a "performance suspension tuning" shop. They told me that my Megan coil overs had bearings, and this is why it pulls to the right or the left and its normal. My question is to you guys is: Is it really normal for any coil over to act this way? THanks! Last edited by d0cktor; 11-13-2009 at 10:30 PM..

11-14-2009, 12:15 AM	#4
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 36 Posts: 2,787 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	check ur suspension components. sounds like bad TC rod bushings and/or tie rod ends __________________ lexus baby

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11-13-2009, 12:35 AM	#2
Dustxking Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 360 Age: 36 Posts: 709 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I would say look closer in those other arms and ends in that front suspension. I had s13 megans on my car for 1.5 years and no such problem just poping noises. Got rid of crappy coils and got pbm but i would still look at the rest of those arms and suspensions.

11-14-2009, 02:49 AM	#6
d0cktor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SFV Age: 37 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thanks for the reply guys. What inner and outer tie rods should i buy for my 96 s14...There are many different brands. Or what somone would suggest to do at my part(what to replace during tie rod replacement), im guessing it could be the tie rods due to the symptoms.

11-14-2009, 08:12 AM	#7
ayuaddict Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Socal Age: 36 Posts: 4,017 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	SPL. does PBM make them as well? if they do i would trust their product as well. i would say in the US those would be your best bet.

11-15-2009, 04:51 PM	#8
d0cktor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SFV Age: 37 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I checked my Tie rods, they all look nice and straight. Im guessing its a bushing here and there.. Is there a suspension bushing kit they sell anyone? I would love to just buy and replace all my bushings.