change2E85

Both front Bilsteins are now clunking. My indy had to speak to Mr. Arnott and he has agreed to take back the Bilsteins. I am going to have OEM Audi shocks installed.

Has anyone else been able to come to a resolution with the Bilstein Clunk that may be helpful for others?

Mike B

This may or may not be relevant. I have no clunking. When I picked up my car after the install, my indy said that Arnott did not include lock-nuts with the kit and they are required. Is it possible that this is the cause of the issue you are experiencing?

thejulex

Lock nuts are securing the shock from top and are different from normal nut in that they have a poly insert so it is harder for them to undo themselves. They would have nothing to do with the clunk.

I hope your indy installed proper lock-nuts despite the fact that they were not included?

Mike B

Yes, he installed proper lock-nuts. I was just thinking that maybe the noise was the result of a looseness situation. I hope you find the solution.

vponomar

Please, update us on your OEM install results. My 2nd set of Bilsteins clunks the same way the first one did. And the self-locking nut was tightened pretty well.

change2E85

They are being installed today.

Did you install yourself or done at a shop?

vponomar

At the shop. But I watched the whole process, everything was done right.
Waiting for your reply.

hoursunderanallroad

I have the same problem. From day one after installing Arnott Gen2 with Bilsteins I get a clunk in the front over any speed bump or pothole?
Did a complete front end rebuild and no change.

change2E85

New Audi OEM shocks are in and no more clunk.

vponomar

More details, please. How does it feel with OEM vs Bilsteins?