Bilstein HD collar nut issues

[jeffnhiscars]

The part number you gave me was incorrect but I found the proper one. Now I just have to wait until they come in.

I searched thru a VERY long email chain so may have given you the number for the dust boots.

Either way it sounds like Wes has you covered.

[Rickaytan]

I searched thru a VERY long email chain so may have given you the number for the dust boots.

Either way it sounds like Wes has you covered.

Its all good though. Thanks for the referal though.

[ebsf]

Same problem

I installed Bilstein HDs myself a few months ago and have been plagued with the same knocking/clunking, but only on the right side. I'm about to overhaul that strut to see what's up.

Am I correct that your problem is having installed 45mm diameter shock inserts in a 51mm housing, and that the solution is getting a new gland nut of different dimensions from Wes at Bilstein?

I wonder whether anyone has any further thoughts about what might cause this clunking.

[Rickaytan]

I installed Bilstein HDs myself a few months ago and have been plagued with the same knocking/clunking, but only on the right side. I'm about to overhaul that strut to see what's up.

Am I correct that your problem is having installed 45mm diameter shock inserts in a 51mm housing, and that the solution is getting a new gland nut of different dimensions from Wes at Bilstein?

I wonder whether anyone has any further thoughts about what might cause this clunking.

Yep its the different diameters that are causing the clunking for me. I checked my other e30 which is a later model and it has smaller strut housings than my 85 e30.

[Northern]

Interesting that everyone seems to get Wes Welch, but I received different contact info for him. May as well post it i guess:

Wes Welch 1-800-370-9522 ext 5950.

[jeffnhiscars]

I probably gave you his direct line rather than the switchboard. Note that both he and his NC counter part, Brian McCroskey, sometimes have their phones forwarded to each other so it probably doesnt matter what number you call. Bottom line is these guys have it covered.