Bilstein Shock Question
02-22-2013, 10:55 AM
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Bilstein Shock Question
What would cause both my front shocks to bust at the same time?
Let me start with saying i recently had work done...
- 4.88 fr an rear gears
- synergy ball joints
- upgraded u-joints and chormoly front axles ( d30 )
- c-gussets
- sleeves
All this was done around 500 or so miles ago....
Before these upgrades my jeep has had 3in BDS lift w/Bilstein shocks, BDS front adj track bar. Pro-Comp 17x9s, Toyo MT 35x12.50. Very basic and around 33k miles up to this point.
Now after getting the front axle worked on, i did the basic driving ( no offroad ) break in for the gears and I go in to have the gear oil changed out and im told my front shocks are both busted. Oil from them has been going everywhere..
So, are these shocks just finally wore out? Note this jeep is a daily and has seen maybe 5 modest off road days since the shocks were installed.. Or... Is there something causing this problem im unaware of and needs to be addressed before replacing the shocks only to have this happen again soon down the road?
Any help would be great!
Let me start with saying i recently had work done...
- 4.88 fr an rear gears
- synergy ball joints
- upgraded u-joints and chormoly front axles ( d30 )
- c-gussets
- sleeves
All this was done around 500 or so miles ago....
Before these upgrades my jeep has had 3in BDS lift w/Bilstein shocks, BDS front adj track bar. Pro-Comp 17x9s, Toyo MT 35x12.50. Very basic and around 33k miles up to this point.
Now after getting the front axle worked on, i did the basic driving ( no offroad ) break in for the gears and I go in to have the gear oil changed out and im told my front shocks are both busted. Oil from them has been going everywhere..
So, are these shocks just finally wore out? Note this jeep is a daily and has seen maybe 5 modest off road days since the shocks were installed.. Or... Is there something causing this problem im unaware of and needs to be addressed before replacing the shocks only to have this happen again soon down the road?
Any help would be great!
02-22-2013, 01:39 PM
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What would cause both my front shocks to bust at the same time?
Let me start with saying i recently had work done...
- 4.88 fr an rear gears
- synergy ball joints
- upgraded u-joints and chormoly front axles ( d30 )
- c-gussets
- sleeves
All this was done around 500 or so miles ago....
Before these upgrades my jeep has had 3in BDS lift w/Bilstein shocks, BDS front adj track bar. Pro-Comp 17x9s, Toyo MT 35x12.50. Very basic and around 33k miles up to this point.
Now after getting the front axle worked on, i did the basic driving ( no offroad ) break in for the gears and I go in to have the gear oil changed out and im told my front shocks are both busted. Oil from them has been going everywhere..
So, are these shocks just finally wore out? Note this jeep is a daily and has seen maybe 5 modest off road days since the shocks were installed.. Or... Is there something causing this problem im unaware of and needs to be addressed before replacing the shocks only to have this happen again soon down the road?
Any help would be great!
Let me start with saying i recently had work done...
- 4.88 fr an rear gears
- synergy ball joints
- upgraded u-joints and chormoly front axles ( d30 )
- c-gussets
- sleeves
All this was done around 500 or so miles ago....
Before these upgrades my jeep has had 3in BDS lift w/Bilstein shocks, BDS front adj track bar. Pro-Comp 17x9s, Toyo MT 35x12.50. Very basic and around 33k miles up to this point.
Now after getting the front axle worked on, i did the basic driving ( no offroad ) break in for the gears and I go in to have the gear oil changed out and im told my front shocks are both busted. Oil from them has been going everywhere..
So, are these shocks just finally wore out? Note this jeep is a daily and has seen maybe 5 modest off road days since the shocks were installed.. Or... Is there something causing this problem im unaware of and needs to be addressed before replacing the shocks only to have this happen again soon down the road?
Any help would be great!
I have basically the same lift, gears, and its a six speed. Have probably 60k on the shocks, still going strong. not aware of anything as you described.
02-22-2013, 01:44 PM
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It could be that you don't have enough bump stop and at some point you bottomed them out hard and damaged them. You want your bump stops to control up travel limit, not your shocks. CM
02-22-2013, 01:58 PM
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What would cause both my front shocks to bust at the same time?
Let me start with saying i recently had work done...
- 4.88 fr an rear gears
- synergy ball joints
- upgraded u-joints and chormoly front axles ( d30 )
- c-gussets
- sleeves
All this was done around 500 or so miles ago....
Before these upgrades my jeep has had 3in BDS lift w/Bilstein shocks, BDS front adj track bar. Pro-Comp 17x9s, Toyo MT 35x12.50. Very basic and around 33k miles up to this point.
Now after getting the front axle worked on, i did the basic driving ( no offroad ) break in for the gears and I go in to have the gear oil changed out and im told my front shocks are both busted. Oil from them has been going everywhere..
So, are these shocks just finally wore out? Note this jeep is a daily and has seen maybe 5 modest off road days since the shocks were installed.. Or... Is there something causing this problem im unaware of and needs to be addressed before replacing the shocks only to have this happen again soon down the road?
Any help would be great!
Let me start with saying i recently had work done...
- 4.88 fr an rear gears
- synergy ball joints
- upgraded u-joints and chormoly front axles ( d30 )
- c-gussets
- sleeves
All this was done around 500 or so miles ago....
Before these upgrades my jeep has had 3in BDS lift w/Bilstein shocks, BDS front adj track bar. Pro-Comp 17x9s, Toyo MT 35x12.50. Very basic and around 33k miles up to this point.
Now after getting the front axle worked on, i did the basic driving ( no offroad ) break in for the gears and I go in to have the gear oil changed out and im told my front shocks are both busted. Oil from them has been going everywhere..
So, are these shocks just finally wore out? Note this jeep is a daily and has seen maybe 5 modest off road days since the shocks were installed.. Or... Is there something causing this problem im unaware of and needs to be addressed before replacing the shocks only to have this happen again soon down the road?
Any help would be great!
02-22-2013, 02:33 PM
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The kit has the recommended bump stop extensions. I don't see it doing this on flat pavement maybe? And it's been months since it was last offroad
02-22-2013, 02:35 PM
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02-22-2013, 02:39 PM
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A local shop. I would rather not name it, my intention is not to spread bad word of them. I don't feel this is shop error. The shop has always treated me great and I've seen a lot of great work come from them. When I take it back to them for the repair I will find out more.... How this happened and how to prevent it ect ect.. Just looking for advice here or anyone who may have experienced this themselves
02-22-2013, 02:41 PM
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If this happened to yours, you would know. Oil everywhere underneath. I'm surprised how much actually is packed in a shock. I need to show pics, will do that asap