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A leaking shock will and often does cause clunks. Have had this on Vogtland/KW V2/Koni on our Audi/M3. Good friend of mine is a Master Audi Tech running his own shop, 1st thing he looks for when someone states clunky suspension. OP: From experience, that is precisely what my front right XREAS...

I just went through a similar issue with XREAS on an '08 with 45k miles. Clunking in rear-driver side, sometimes faintly in the front right. Especially in colder temps. Only after uninstalling the front right XREAS shock did I notice grease dusting on upper engine-facing side of shock body. I...

Greydog, appreciate it. Now that I think about it, when removing that front sway, endlinks were completely floppy. Perhaps normal, but zero rigidity in those ball joints. Going to go ahead and order new ones (aftermarket prothane perhaps) for both front and rear, plus new sway bushings. If...

Tx for replies everyone. Sonerick: You got it, perches/collars in correct orientation per Bilstein install schematic. Washer-bushing-frame-"-" orientation was also correct. Yes, referring to rubber seat cushion that is sandwiched between top of spring and metal top hat. Re-used the old one...

Fronts were Bilstein 24-186711. Purchased these: Bilstein 24-186711 Monotube Shock Absorber | AJUSA.com It drives very well. If the shock was wrong size, would think the drive would be quite poor? Ride height is exactly as anticipated: 34.85-35" ground-fender, stock was 34". Rears did not...

Replaced XREAS over weekend with Bilstein 5100 on 08 Sport, 45k miles. Turns out one of the shocks was leaking. Lame for such low miles. Running 5100 at 0.85" upfront, stock Sport springs. After install, have a small rattle upfront, only noticeable on very rough pavement. Nothing when going...

Have a rather substantial creak in front drivers side portion of dash, right up against front windshield when going over rough road. If I apply downward hand pressure on this area (I can physically feel it being pushed down perhaps 5mm), creak gone. I could literally put a small spanner of some...

Replacing XREAS w/5100... enough to just replace sway, endlink, & strut bushings? Replacing XREAS with Bilstein 5100 on 2008 V6 4WD Sport. Will use stock coils, set to stock 0" height on Bilstein body. While doing swap, would like to change out any relevant bushings while everything is out and...

Not exactly sure what expensive is considered wrt OEM Toyota wheels, but if you purchase from Olathe Toyota in Kansas City (specializes in online orders), you will pay close to lowest possible price for new. Per Olathe, recently purchased 18" Limited for $162 each + $12 shipping/no tax, was...

me_rikey: I did not eliminate that, but also did not suspect as this occurs while coasting with no power/braking in play. Premature conclusion on my part?

An issue I couldn't narrow down after forum search, is with regards to temperature variation and XREAS. Just took ownership of an 08 Sport with XREAS, 45k miles. We live in Denver, temps are often 40-50 in town during winter. Drives fine, no noticeable clunk during 40F+. Took up to...

Very good deal. Just make sure you absolutely love it. Lots of great deals starting to come online for 06-07's in last few months. Pays to be patient. Even the 08's are following in hot pursuit, but they sell quick so you have to be ready to move. I spent 30mins on Autotrader almost everyday...

Recently purchased 2008 V6 Sport 4WD. Was transporting it back home, stopping over in Manhattan with wife for holiday. I was stuck in hotel very ill, wife parked it in commercial signed zone 5-min beyond legal hours (don't ask). It was towed by NYPD Traffic via "front wheels up" tow truck...

Thanks for all the tips guys. Appreciate it, very helpful community here. Will start cold calling the local shops to see what pricing/offers exist around here. Wanted to be as informed as possible before jumping in. Hard to believe those could be seat-covers (Clazzio) given tight fit, not...

Inquiring to see if anyone can help me track down exact company and color of this leather? It's the best I've seen for the charcoal Sport edition seat base (plastic trim supporting bottom cushion). Found the pic in this thread, but the poster is inactive for last 7 years...