front shocks problem

[Engel]

A few months ago I switched out some leaking saleen bilstein shocks with some bilstein hd's..


after the bilstein hd's were installed, there is a loud THUD whenever I go over even the smallest speedbump..

Is it possible they may have shipped me the struts with a shorter travel??

 

[WHITE94COBRA]

Just out of curiosity why didnt you send the bilsteins back to bilstein to get rebuild? You know they carry a lifetime warranty right? I also have the Saleen ones and I have sent them back without a hitch.

Now your question, Bilstein has an internal bump stop, so even if it was bottoming or topping out it would not make a thud. If you have CC plates some have complained of a loud sound from them with the bilsteins.

A few months ago I switched out some leaking saleen bilstein shocks with some bilstein hd's..


after the bilstein hd's were installed, there is a loud THUD whenever I go over even the smallest speedbump..

Is it possible they may have shipped me the struts with a shorter travel??

 

[spock2001us]

When I did my front suspension, there are about a dozen bushings on each side plus a couple of bushings holding the sway bar, and of course in the strut tower. I had thuds too until I starting replacing bushings. I think the thud for mine was the two worn bushings that hold the sway bar to the chassis which let the bar bump up and down. Assuming everything is tight, I would look at bushings. I read that warn ball joints can cause a thud too.

 

[HISSIN50]

As noted, a loose top-strut attachment can cause thunking.
Loose end links are also a common cause.

 

[Engel]

i wanted the more cushy ride of the hd as opposed to the saleen n2 shocks :/ I had hd already in the rear

ill check the sway bar and shocks.. right now the shop has my car hostage for clutch swap

 

[GTA_V6_Mustang]

so you should send your old ones in for repair and give them to me