Broken Bilstein 5100 from highway driving?
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Broken Bilstein 5100 from highway driving?
Hey everyone, hope you're all doing well. After a couple weeks of very loud creaking and squeaking from what seemed to be the right rear of the vehicle, a routine trip to Ford resulted in the diagnosis of a broken, front right, Bilstein 5100 shock. Now, when I say broken, it's not cracked or otherwise visibly damaged (the plastic dust boot piece has been off for months). Ford didn't tell me much more than "it's defective, good luck."
I replaced the stock shocks with these because of their reputation of longevity and quality. What can cause one of these to go bad if they've never seen anything else aside from pavement?
Thanks in advance,
Anthony
I replaced the stock shocks with these because of their reputation of longevity and quality. What can cause one of these to go bad if they've never seen anything else aside from pavement?
Thanks in advance,
Anthony
Last edited by AAK625; 01-27-2010 at 11:41 PM.
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I think it's lifetime for the original purchaser based on what I'm seeing. Certain models used in offroad/racing applications seem to have the 90 day warranty. From Bilstien's website:
GENERAL WARRANTY DETAILS
ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America warrants its gas pressure shock absorbers against defects in workmanship and materials for as long as you, the original purchaser, own your car.
If at any time after purchase or installation, the shock malfunctions and Bilstein determines it to be defective, we will either replace it or repair it.
There are only a few specific exceptions to this warranty. They include:
* Original equipment shock absorbers - which are warrantied by the original equipment manufacturer.
* Improper installation,
* Racing, driving competition or off-road use,
* Use on modified or other than Bilstein-recommended vehicles.
* Bent or broken Rods showing abuse or abnormal wear
Bilstein's liability for a defective shock absorber is limited to replacement of shock with a new or reconditioned Bilstein shock absorber. Rubber mounting hardware and labor charges are not covered by the warranty.
Note: Other exclusions may or may not apply in certain states or rare circumstances. Proof of purchase is required to process warranty.
For additional information about our warranty, please contact our Warranty Hotline by phone at 1(800) 370-9522 or email at warranty@bilstein.com.
GENERAL WARRANTY DETAILS
ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America warrants its gas pressure shock absorbers against defects in workmanship and materials for as long as you, the original purchaser, own your car.
If at any time after purchase or installation, the shock malfunctions and Bilstein determines it to be defective, we will either replace it or repair it.
There are only a few specific exceptions to this warranty. They include:
* Original equipment shock absorbers - which are warrantied by the original equipment manufacturer.
* Improper installation,
* Racing, driving competition or off-road use,
* Use on modified or other than Bilstein-recommended vehicles.
* Bent or broken Rods showing abuse or abnormal wear
Bilstein's liability for a defective shock absorber is limited to replacement of shock with a new or reconditioned Bilstein shock absorber. Rubber mounting hardware and labor charges are not covered by the warranty.
Note: Other exclusions may or may not apply in certain states or rare circumstances. Proof of purchase is required to process warranty.
For additional information about our warranty, please contact our Warranty Hotline by phone at 1(800) 370-9522 or email at warranty@bilstein.com.
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You have to send it back and they have to verify that it's defective, which means I have to buy a new one first.
They said they lubed everything in the back up and when the noise continued, they lubed the shock and it stopped.
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