Clunking Over Bumps One Side After Strut Replacement

Hey there,

so I replaced my struts with just the strut inserts. I am now getting a very loud clunking noise just on driver side over even minor bumps.

A couple of things I did wrong on the strut install that I am wondering if anyone can tell me if that might be cause of my problem.

1. I installed the bump stop upside down. I can not fathom how this could be making the clunk noise but to be honest yes it is installed upside down. Still slides freely up and down the shaft.

2. If you have ever done these struts then you know there is like a foam donut thing that sits between the strut bearing and the top hat I believe. I misplaced mind. But i fashioned one out of a rubber piece that wasn't as soft and cushioned but I figured the main purpose of this piece was to prevent dust from entering the bearing-- not actually providing cushioning from shock.

Anyone know of either of those two things may be leading to a super loud clunk over even smallest of bumps?

 

no but they seemed totally fine. i regreased the bearings and didn't notice anything wrong with them