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I like the performance of the FSD struts and shocks I installed a few months ago on my 2007 9-5 Aero.
However, the struts are noisy, particularly at lower speeds when I hit a small sharp bump such as a recessed manhole cover. This usually happens when only one wheel is involved; it does not occur when both wheels hit a wide expansion joint in the roadway.
The noise sounds like it is coming from the area of the top of the strut, similar on both front sides. It sounds like a noisy ball joint or sway bar connecting link.
Koni did replace the struts under warranty because of this problem. However, the replacement struts are no different.
I carefully went over the installation and all torque specifications. Finally, as a last resort I reinstalled the OEM struts.....all symptoms disappeared.
I am open to the idea that these struts are not designed to work on the 2007 9-5 Aero suspension. I'm open to alternative struts such as Koni Sport or Bilstein Sport if that is a better choice.
Thoughts or ideas are appreciated.
Herb Hirsch
South Brunswick, NJ
Posts in this Thread:
- Unsatisfactory results with Koni FSD struts, Herb Hirsch , Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:58:04 <-- Viewing This Message
- other than the noise..., AlS, Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:22:26
- Re: Unsatisfactory results with Koni FSD struts, SWEDECAR , Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:07:50
- Re: Unsatisfactory results with Koni FSD struts, Allan, Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:58:59
- Re: Unsatisfactory results with Koni FSD struts, TG, Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:03:59
- Re: Unsatisfactory results with Koni FSD struts, LesH, Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:44:57
- Re: Unsatisfactory results with Koni FSD struts, CY, Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:43:47
- Wanna sell them to me!? Haha., B Millar , Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:38:24
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