What’s this noise?! Happened after Bilstein 5100 install

Check the clearance between your sway bar and lower spring seat. I put a set of 2nd gen 5100's on the bottom notch with 888 coils on mine and get an occasional rub there.

 

Pull the tire off and test it.

 

I had the same noise on my 2nd gen when my exhaust heat shield was falling off, it was hanging on by one bolt, part of the shield rotted away.

 

Too tinny for a sway bar. Shield of some sort. Buy a rubber mallet from Home Depot and bang on the tire/frame/exhaust until you find it. It'll be easy.

 

@Jamie4x4
Did you figure it out??

 

the only thing that could've been touched when installing the 5100's that would make a similar noise is the backing plate. did you leave any tools or loose bolts /nuts lying or wedged on the knuckle near backing plate? I agree it does sound like and exhaust shield though. Its also possible its something unrelated to what you just worked on

 

Just found a full 30 rack in there. Got the beer smell out but unfortunately it was unrelated to the rattling noise.

 

Not yet. I’ll look into it more tomorrow! Where are the exhaust sheilds located?

 

really appreciate it. I’ll definitely want to meet up with you guys. I live in Solana Beach (5 minute walk from seaside reef)

 

I’ll check it out. Thanks!

 

Bolted above the exhaust.... they look kinda like tin foil pans.