Ground Control Coilover Question (Strut Bearing)
#1
Ground Control Coilover Question (Strut Bearing)
What (if anything) do you guys with GC's do about the strut bearing when lowering the car off a jack/stands?
Because the assembly is so short, there's a good bit of space between the bearing and body of the car until its back on the ground. If the bearing isn't lined up happy, it won't go into place properly until you drive a bit and it pops back in there.
I've considered using grease to stick it to the body, but don't know if that's a great idea.
Because of this I've ruined both of my bearings and need to replace them, and would rather not do this once a year if I can help it.
Because the assembly is so short, there's a good bit of space between the bearing and body of the car until its back on the ground. If the bearing isn't lined up happy, it won't go into place properly until you drive a bit and it pops back in there.
I've considered using grease to stick it to the body, but don't know if that's a great idea.
Because of this I've ruined both of my bearings and need to replace them, and would rather not do this once a year if I can help it.
#2
Re: Ground Control Coilover Question (Strut Bearing)
Originally posted by ejj
What (if anything) do you guys with GC's do about the strut bearing when lowering the car off a jack/stands?
Because the assembly is so short, there's a good bit of space between the bearing and body of the car until its back on the ground. If the bearing isn't lined up happy, it won't go into place properly until you drive a bit and it pops back in there.
I've considered using grease to stick it to the body, but don't know if that's a great idea.
Because of this I've ruined both of my bearings and need to replace them, and would rather not do this once a year if I can help it.
What (if anything) do you guys with GC's do about the strut bearing when lowering the car off a jack/stands?
Because the assembly is so short, there's a good bit of space between the bearing and body of the car until its back on the ground. If the bearing isn't lined up happy, it won't go into place properly until you drive a bit and it pops back in there.
I've considered using grease to stick it to the body, but don't know if that's a great idea.
Because of this I've ruined both of my bearings and need to replace them, and would rather not do this once a year if I can help it.
#3
Re: Re: Ground Control Coilover Question (Strut Bearing)
Originally posted by MadMax95
I've done the grease trick. I think I've done it the same as you, put grease on the bearing and let that hold it in place in the upper seat, while you lower the car. That is the best way I've found, but I have replaced it more than once prior to trying this. What problems have you had with doing this?
I've done the grease trick. I think I've done it the same as you, put grease on the bearing and let that hold it in place in the upper seat, while you lower the car. That is the best way I've found, but I have replaced it more than once prior to trying this. What problems have you had with doing this?
#4
Re: Re: Re: Ground Control Coilover Question (Strut Bearing)
Originally posted by ejj
Problem replacing the bearing? None. Just a PITA I'd like to eliminate if I could.
Problem replacing the bearing? None. Just a PITA I'd like to eliminate if I could.
By using the grease it's sure to stay there and sit right when you lower the car. The last time I replaced one, the old one was a mangled mess from not sitting right, basically flattened it.
Good luck.
#5
Re: Re: Re: Re: Ground Control Coilover Question (Strut Bearing)
Originally posted by MadMax95
By using the grease it's sure to stay there and sit right when you lower the car. The last time I replaced one, the old one was a mangled mess from not sitting right, basically flattened it.
By using the grease it's sure to stay there and sit right when you lower the car. The last time I replaced one, the old one was a mangled mess from not sitting right, basically flattened it.
#6
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Ground Control Coilover Question (Strut Bearing)
Originally posted by ejj
I suppose I was hoping for a neater, nicer solution. I guess it will do.
I suppose I was hoping for a neater, nicer solution. I guess it will do.
#7
I have replaced 4 of those now. The ones I am riding on now are messed up too. They have been messed up for awhile now and I havent really had any problems, just a little squeaky noise every once in awhile.
I thought about gluing it to the mounting plate thingie instead of sitting on the coilover but dont know if that would work.
I thought about gluing it to the mounting plate thingie instead of sitting on the coilover but dont know if that would work.
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#8
Originally posted by matt calder
I thought about gluing it to the mounting plate thingie instead of sitting on the coilover but dont know if that would work.
I thought about gluing it to the mounting plate thingie instead of sitting on the coilover but dont know if that would work.
#9
Originally posted by ejj
I would think that would prevent them from functioning as designed.
I would think that would prevent them from functioning as designed.
Should still work as designed...
#10
Originally posted by MadMax95
If you look at the bearing itself, there are two plastic pieces with grease inbetween, that slide separate of one another. You could glue one side the bearing to the mounting plate...
Should still work as designed...
If you look at the bearing itself, there are two plastic pieces with grease inbetween, that slide separate of one another. You could glue one side the bearing to the mounting plate...
Should still work as designed...
#11
I tried supergluing mine to the bottom of the strut mount, but there was too much corrosion and it wouldnt hold. Basically I just lower it very slowly with my hand in there holding it in place as best I can and try to feel that it's being lined up straight. I end up replacing them every year. Going to the track every week and jacking the front up all the time takes its toll. They are torn up right now and squeaking a little.
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