Replaced shock absorbers, now funny noise

[cheethamz17]

Hey me and my dad replaced the front struts on my VT the other day. now when i turn the car i can hear the springs moving, i looked around on the net and saw someone suggest that it is the bearings. Dad did say to me that they probably needed replacing but i didn't realise it would cause such a problem. Is this what is causing it? or is it the springs are in thw wrong spot? the part dad thought needed replacing was a yellow plastic "doughnut" shaped disc that 'clicked' together if that makes sense. is that the bearing that needs replacing? if it is does anyone know the part number/name so i can sort one out?

any ideas and suggestions are welcomed thankyou

[johnno010684]

the plastic 'donut' is the bearing and should not come apart! obviously the bearing is stuffed you should of replaced it when they were out, i would replace the strut top mounts aswell as the old ones may look ok but may have separated from the rubber.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Yep, bearings are shot. Unless you have the washers in upside down, that would make a grating sound as well.

If you need them, I have a set of brand new SuperPro strut tops with bearings that you can have for $180 posted.

[johnno010684]

hey naaf, trying to get ahold of you about the exhaust system for my clubby. cant send private messages says your full!