NovaPath Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I can't remember what they looked like when I swapped out the OEM for the bilsteins. Should the upper shock be pinched tight in between the mount? Mine can move front and back about 1/2", and i've been chasing a rattle lately that sounds like it is coming from that area exactly. Thinking about just adding some washers and tightening it down, but unsure if it is supposed to be able to float fore and aft.... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 If they aren't tight you will get a knocking sound when you hit any uneven ground. Tighten those suckers right up. Sent from my Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyeager Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I can't remember what they looked like when I swapped out the OEM for the bilsteins. Should the upper shock be pinched tight in between the mount? Mine can move front and back about 1/2", and i've been chasing a rattle lately that sounds like it is coming from that area exactly. Thinking about just adding some washers and tightening it down, but unsure if it is supposed to be able to float fore and aft.... Thanks! If I'm understanding you correctly, the answer is no. There shouldn't be any movement. But you shouldn't seek to 'pinch' it tight between the mount with washers. Rather your bolt should match the inner diameter of the eyelet, or use a bushing to fill up the eyelet. (you did say fore/aft movement) But if you were referring to it being able to move side to side within the mount, sliding along the bolt...You probably could try to take up that slack with washers, but again, a properly designed bushing would do that for you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPB.88 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I can't remember what they looked like when I swapped out the OEM for the bilsteins. Should the upper shock be pinched tight in between the mount? Mine can move front and back about 1/2", and i've been chasing a rattle lately that sounds like it is coming from that area exactly. Thinking about just adding some washers and tightening it down, but unsure if it is supposed to be able to float fore and aft.... Thanks! There should be no movement. It should be pinched tight to the bushings and crush sleeve. A few washers should fix but make sure your mount isn't spread apart. Dodge pick ups are notorious for that if you dont crank down the mounting bolts with a breaker bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaPath Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks! Sounds like some washers on both sides of the shock should fix me right up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaPath Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Pleased to report, the problem has been fixed. I went to Lowes tonight and bough the appropriate sized washers. I set to work in the parking lot after getting my tool kit out, and promptly pulled the bag of industrial grade zip ties out. From there, i ran a zip tie around each side of the shock. A test drive says this is fixed-permanently. And, if i'm wrong and the zip ties fail(can't possibly happen...), then when I stop being lazy I have the correct sized washers. In my defense, it is flippin cold out, and there is a blizzard coming. I had to make it to the liquor store as well, a man's gotta have priorities. Thanks for the help! In all seriousness even though this is obviously temporary I did it simply to confirm before dismantling. I will most likely wait until they inevitably fail before I install the washers, but for now it is so nice to drive a quiet truck again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) I'm not quite understanding what you zip tied to fix this? But glad you made it to the liquor store before the storm! Sent from my Pathfinder Edited January 22, 2016 by CDN_S4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovaPath Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 I'm not quite understanding what you zip tied to fix this? But glad you made it to the liquor store before the storm! Sent from my Pathfinder I just ran a zip tie around the bolt/spacer on each side of the shock to keep it from moving fore/aft in between the upper mount. If the two outer "I" are the sides of the mount, and the II is the shock/grommet, I ran a zip tie around the = Not sure if that makes sense. Basement flooded and I got into the blizzard supplies a bit early to make me not care as much I=II=I II II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN_S4 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Seen. You used zap straps as spacers. Sent from my Pathfinder Edited January 22, 2016 by CDN_S4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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