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AyzhenInvasion · 11-25-2005, 07:48 PM

ok so first time doing anything to any car other than putting on the strut bar a while back... and... with hand tools...

it was a pain. took the whole day

ok so. first question. the top bolt that screws the top mount plate onto my strut doesn't tighten... happened to both struts... bolt teeth stripped? or strut screw teeth stripped..? would it be because i shot the spring (didn't want to compress it cause yeah.. hand tools..)

second quesiton.. is it ok if i left out the little rubber insulator that goes between the spring and the spring plate on the strut?

well thats all the questions i have so far...

thanks for all your help

CDub LXi · 11-25-2005, 07:57 PM

The top bolt you're speaking of is VERY important... find use of an impact wrench and it becomes a cinch. I have also done this by using vice grips and keeping the rod from spinning... but DON'T GRIP THE PISTON ROD...

sorry if I can't explain this any better... I'm kind of drunk right now.

***Eye8Pussies*** · 11-25-2005, 10:45 PM

as ^lx said there, there's nothing wrong with the strut

the top nut spins with the piston to a certain degree, so you can't tighten it properly with a ratchet most of the time- therefore, the impact gun is key here

and you don't have to HAVE the rubber insulator, no.....as long as you mount the spring properly, it'll be fine

RedPhoenix · 11-25-2005, 10:47 PM

take something like rubber and wrap it around so you get a good grip on the piston and have a friend tighten it

AyzhenInvasion · 11-26-2005, 08:29 AM

so its ok to hold the piston rod correct?

also after i installed the springs, the anti roll link bar seems too long so i left it off.. there was like a 1.5 inch difference... is that normal?

thanks

RedPhoenix · 11-26-2005, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AyzhenInvasion

so its ok to hold the piston rod correct?

also after i installed the springs, the anti roll link bar seems too long so i left it off.. there was like a 1.5 inch difference... is that normal?

thanks

whoa, put the link on. its not too long, you need to jack up the rotor with the car jacked up already and work it in that way. its needed, dont NOT use it

AyzhenInvasion · 11-26-2005, 09:09 AM

oh oops lol

alright thnx

CDub LXi · 11-26-2005, 03:16 PM

I wouldn't grab the piston rod even with something wrapped around it.. unless you're 100% sure it will not scratch the rod what so ever...

AyzhenInvasion · 11-26-2005, 06:56 PM

hm took it to pep boys and i had them tighten it for me so i hope its all good now

thanks to all

CDub LXi · 11-26-2005, 07:02 PM

So the top nut is noticeably on tighter?

AyzhenInvasion · 11-26-2005, 07:05 PM

yup =D

-cross finger- hope it doesn't pop off lol spring shoot while driving -.-

CDub LXi · 11-26-2005, 07:08 PM

Yeah the spring decompressing while driving would probably not be fun lol.... but you should be fine. Even the pep boys dummies should have a hard time f*cking that one up.

RedPhoenix · 11-26-2005, 11:39 PM

actuallly..... that nut can pop off and it probably still wont fall apart.

AyzhenInvasion · 11-27-2005, 06:34 AM

yeah did a little thinking when the bolt was still lose and since the car's weight is pressing on the spring, it won't shoot. but hey nothing to worry about now.. or at least i hope not lol

RedPhoenix · 11-27-2005, 08:36 PM

'did they charge you to torque it?