Clunk/Grinding Noise after Bilstein Install

[jbrew717]

I put my Bilstein 5100s on my 06 1500 about a month ago maxed at 2". Now I'm getting a clunk/grinding noise from the front end when turning right. Seems to only do it after I have been driving for a while and then slow down or stop and turn right. Going down a country road and turning the truck from side to side it won't make the noise. It's pretty nasty sounding at times. Do these truck need a sway bar relocation kit? The end links seem to be at a harsh angle now. Could it be the struts are loose? I had a shop install them and had an alignment done along with new tires all at once. Balljoints all look good? I'm lost.

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[Harry Paratestes]

this scares me. im about to order the 5100s but i only cranked my tbars until i got about 1.25 inches and now i want to order these shocks but you said you cranked yours 2 inches. i think 2 inches is the most you want to crank the front end because of angle on the cv's. someone correct me if i am wrong here

 

[jbrew717]

I'm not positive it's the bilsteins fault but I didn't hear it until after install. Just not sure what to look at. Wondering if I should have them brought down to 1.2" of lift.

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[jbrew717]

Update on this... it's not the bilsteins. After 90k the drivers side wheel bearing had enough.

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