Replaced quick strut makes a 'boing' spring noise only from one side (Honda Odyssey)

richiepub_158879
Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:27:53 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

Just replaced my front pair of struts on my 2011 Honda Odyssey with Monroe Quick Struts (right side:
172560), along with inner/outer tie rods, and the stabilizer bar links. The repair went mostly fine, minus having to cut off the stabilizer bar links. The next day I took the car in for an alignment and asked them about the ‘boing’ spring noise that I am hearing from the front right side when turning at slow speeds. My mechanic (a local Midas shop) said that the installation looked just fine and there’s nothing obviously wrong with what I had done. They were willing to further diagnose any issues at $129/hour… I declined for now. Stability and control is excellent, including hard braking, and the noise is only audible when turning into a parking spot or backing out of my driveway. I’ve found a video that illustrates the issue HERE, and a potential fix to lubricate the coil spring ends.
At this point I’ve ordered a replacement strut just in case AND have recently greased the top and bottom of the spring and containing/surrounding rubber parts. At this point, with very little driving on it post-grease, there’s still no change. Do you think this just a ‘break in’ thing? That being said, the left side doesn’t do this at all. Perhaps a bad bearing (see HERE), or something else? I’m curious to hear your thoughts. I know that many of you are specific to a brand, but please have your comments be constructive and helpful. Thank you for your time!

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