Squeaking with new Bilstein B4s - HELP

[tri-pedaler]

Hi all, just installed B4s in the rear (riding better on the highway as a result), BUT now I've picked up a significant and persistent squeak. I redid the job yesterday and it was fine for a few miles and then started at it again...

Not sure what to do - white lithium grease on the bottom bolt? Could this be an issue with the B4s and how they fit with the top mount so reinstall the old shocks to test?

Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[akiraproject24]

I can only say what ive seen during my own research (still have OE suspension) but Ive read many members have reused the OEM top nut in the rear (possibly front too) but in the rear specifically the aftermarket nuts are larger and will rub on some portion back there.

There are a few threads on here about it, may or may not be your problem.

 

[tri-pedaler]

I can only say what ive seen during my own research (still have OE suspension) but Ive read many members have reused the OEM top nut in the rear (possibly front too) but in the rear specifically the aftermarket nuts are larger and will rub on some portion back there.

There are a few threads on here about it, may or may not be your problem.

That makes sense, I was wondering about this when I put the Bilstein nut on that was 13 mm, slightly larger than the OE nut. I’ll give it a try tomorrow, thanks

 

[bhmax]

Not sure it would make a difference in that noise, but are you tightening the lower shock bolt while the car is still in the air, or after weight is on the suspension?

 

[tri-pedaler]

Solved - Swapping the Bilstein 13mm nut with the stock 10mm nut did the trick, no more annoying squeak.

thank you @akiraproject24 for the suggestion - for some reason I missed this in the archives.

 

[akiraproject24]

Solved - Swapping the Bilstein 13mm nut with the stock 10mm nut did the trick, no more annoying squeak.

thank you @akiraproject24 for the suggestion - for some reason I missed this in the archives.

happy I could give some useful advice