Just like the title. It just started happening. I haven't driven the 2001 in a couple of months (2?) and the noise / feeling happened today, as I said, the first time out in a long while.
Sway Bar Bushings?
Sway Bar Bushings?
How big of a bang are we talking?
Most common is anti rattle clips feel out of brake caliper brackets.
I swear everyone on the net has had this issue except my friends, family and myself. For a while that was the first thing I checked and I never once found one missing or not functioning properly. I always find loose k member bolts or other suspension hardware. Trust me I wish it were that easy in a few cases.
A pretty big bang, something more than a loose caliper. I haven't been able to check it out yet, since I don't drive it too often. Based on the feedback I have received, and searches the source could be: K-Member, Sway Bar bushings, motor mounts.How big of a bang are we talking?
Most common is anti rattle clips feel out of brake caliper brackets.
Are HDs (B8s?) the way to go and not too harsh of a ride for just a cruiser? My 01 is lowered at least 1.6" (Vogtland) so which to you think: would it be better to have them re valved as HDs or stick with the OEM valving (B6?)?I've had a couple sets of shocks/struts rebuilt. But then I'm local to Bilstein. I was also able to have them revalve everything to match the HD's.
Personally I would go with the HD's. Mine is a nice day driver with occasional canyon runs. I think it rides fine. Even when I had the H&R's I thought it rode fine.Are HDs (B8s?) the way to go and not too harsh of a ride for just a cruiser? My 01 is lowered at least 1.6" (Vogtland) so which to you think: would it be better to have them re valved as HDs or stick with the OEM valving (B6?)?
Yeah. After making a fool of myself, I finally figured out the difference between the B6 and B8. Don't feel bad about calling me out, I deserve it.B6 is the HD and good for stock springs.
B8 are the sports and the 2000R/H&R race spring match.
(B8 supersede the 2000 cobra R strut/shocks)
(H&R race are 2000r equivalent spring rates)
Damper Selection for Stock Location Springs
Matching spring rates with dampers
Yeah. After making a fool of myself, I finally figured out the difference between the B6 and B8. Don't feel bad about calling me out, I deserve it.
I had bought some (all four) used Bilsteins from an 03-04 Cobra and I have lowered with Vogtland (1.6") springs. One of the used struts blew out. My assumption, and you can correct me, is that the stock Bilsteins from the 03-04s were HDs. My plan is to get some HDs for the front. Thanks.not calling you out at all...just giving you info.
What you choose can be a big deal, depending on what springs you have or plan to get later.
You would have to get rear shocks anyway, as our oem shocks will not physically tolerate a shorter spring (they will actually bend!..ask me how I know..). the B6 and B8 are good for that.
Now you have an excuse to lower it and get new stuts/shocks!!..
That is what is so great about our cars...all the available "upgrades."
Every time something breaks, i look at what I can upgrade..and all my wife does is roll her eyes now..