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I actually did! The dust shield actually did have a lot of rust, so I took everything apart and used a wire brush to clean the inside of the rotor. Probably should've mentioned that along with all 4 brakes having new rotors and pads as well. Was really hoping that was the cause lol

I understand that, but before I go and replace it what tools are there to troubleshoot further? I'd hate to replace a good bearing if that's not the issue.

Ok I'll keep that in mind, thanks

I did the old test of lifting the car up and shaking side to side and up and down for play, but it's solid. I swapped all 4 bearing about 2 years ago with timkens also. But from what you're saying it can still be the bearings?

Im hearing a humming noise that gets faster/louder as I accelerate. Not sure if you can hear it on the video, but I've checked the wheel bearing, tire and wheel are good, and also checked my brakes. It sounds like it's coming from the driver side rear. Any tips would be appreciated. 20230319_152808.mp4

Okay so after emailing FA, they sent out new shock body's (the threaded body) and I went back to the same shop so they can install it. They actually told me that they were installed incorrectly and that they were being compressed, similar to what you said. I did not know there was an incorrect way to install them, but now it's like driving on clouds. It's crazy because I almost think that they are more comfortable than stock shocks but with the benefit of being lowered, lighter, and adjustable. The tech also told me that the front was probably installed incorrectly and he said it was kinda rough, but I really can't tell. What I recommend is going to a local FA installer and seeing what your options are. Sent from my SM-G998U1 using Tapatalk

Yea I'll definitely let you know what happens next, currently emailing FA and the shop to know what the next steps are. Sent from my SM-G998U1 using Tapatalk

I actually took it to a authorized FA installation shop, and they told me that the shocks are defective, the shock *rod?* Is shorter than normal; I think he said it's like 2in rather than a normal 3ish in, so it's bottoming out. He also told me the lower bolt mount is loose when it should be tight. So I emailed FA and we're going to see if they can send a replacement. He also adjusted them and while they're still bouncy, it's alot more tolerable now. I believe he added alot more preload for now Sent from my SM-G998U1 using Tapatalk

So I adjusted the springs again yesterday, but here's the weird part. The springs were preloaded pretty high, I didn't take a measurement on how how it was but it was much more that the ⅛ preload I previously set when FA told me to. I reset them to ⅛ compression, and that allowed the springs to rotate, but today's drive felt very similar; bouncy on small road imperfections like a pogo stick, and a hard launch on bigger bumps I have the 7th gen FA, with the Allen screw to lock the spring, the only thing I could think of is that the screw wasn't tight enough and the spring rotated, but wouldn't it drop to a lower preload not a higher?

Yea I believe I can't twist the springs atm, I'll jack it up when I get the chance to make sure. As for making sure the hubs are lower, yea I have them at stock ride hight atm. The car was never lowered to my knowledge previously

I bought the fortune auto 500s for my sedan in about March and got them around September, but I feel like something is wrong since I got them. At first I installed all 4 with ¼" of preload (8k front, 6k rear on Swift springs), but had very hard launch feeling going over bumps on the highway. I contacted FA and they told me the rears preload is supposed to be ⅛" of preload so I set those the next day, but I still feel the launch of my chair feeling. Currently I have the front damping set at 3 and rear set a 6 as I live in NJ with farly bad roads. Does anyone else experience this with their fortune auto? Sent from my SM-G998U1 using Tapatalk

Ok thanks I'll do some shopping now. I remember my 3rd gen was around $250 back a couple years, hopefully it isn't much more Sent from my SM-G998U1 using Tapatalk

Unfortunately got a crack on my windshield from a kicked up rock driving on the highway. It's about 11 inches long, so I definitely need a windshield replacement...the only thing that's concerning me is the heated windshield wipers. Do our cars use a special windshield or is it just a heating element below the windshield (any aftermarket windshield will work) I called my insurance and they told me I'd have to pay the $500 deductible to go with them, so that's out of the question Sent from my SM-G998U1 using Tapatalk

Yep, I normally check them once a week with the winter weather causing low pressure Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk

Yes I do. Also just realized the bozos at Pep boys but 50psi in each tire. I wonder if that contributed to my rubbing.