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Jan 19, 2003 | 09:11 AM

rgould

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strut installation

i tried to install a front strut, everything was fine until came time to sliding strut back into its place, somehow the strut and spring assembly is 1.5 inches longer for the part where 2 bolts go,
any help appreciated. 1995.

Jan 19, 2003 | 09:12 AM

Conrad283

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Re: strut installation

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Originally posted by rgould
i tried to install a front strut, everything was fine until came time to sliding strut back into its place, somehow the strut and spring assembly is 1.5 inches longer for the part where 2 bolts go,
any help appreciated. 1995.

is the spring compressed? if the whole setup is longer than something is messed up

Jan 19, 2003 | 09:41 AM

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make sure the top mount is pointed in the correct direction. There should be an F etched into the mount.

Jan 19, 2003 | 01:02 PM

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You need both front wheels off the ground.

If only one is off the ground the sway bar is pulling the control arm upwards making it difficult to install the strut.