 Question about springs seating in the strut assembly? |
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 Jul 8, 2008 - 10:20 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 15, '07 From Fort Worth, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%)  |
I have a question that has been bugging me. When I re-did my suspension, the springs could be put into the strut without being compressed. Now I know that lowering springs are supposed to be shorter in height, so is it supposed to be like this? It's fine when the cars weight is on the springs, but it just doesn't seem right to me.
It has me stumped. |
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Jul 9, 2008 - 12:25 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '06 From Aloha, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
There was very little tension on my fronts and none on my rears when I did mine, not sure if that is regular, But it was cool by me
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Jul 9, 2008 - 12:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
it's normal.
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Jul 9, 2008 - 12:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '07 From Fort Worth, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Is there a way to fix this? Like put the assembly back in, then lower it, and THEN tighten the three top ones in the engine bay?
Any suggestions? Or is this perfectly normal? |
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Jul 9, 2008 - 11:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '07 From Fort Worth, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Anyone else?
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Jul 9, 2008 - 11:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 2, '08 From Scotland Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
It's normal. The only way around it is to fit shocks with a shorter travel. But, if you're worried, wirelock them in place.
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Jul 9, 2008 - 12:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '07 From Fort Worth, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
QUOTE (frisp @ Jul 9, 2008 - 11:56 AM)  It's normal. The only way around it is to fit shocks with a shorter travel. But, if you're worried, wirelock them in place. What do you mean by wirelock? |
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Jul 9, 2008 - 12:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 2, '08 From Scotland Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Wire locking, normally used on aircraft, etc, to stop bolts/nuts being able to undo through vibration. It's basically stainless steel wire. You can "tie" the springs top & bottom to the seats to prevent them from moving/unseating when the car is jacked up.
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frisp HKS Super Power Flow Induction Kit, HKS Silent Hi Power Exhaust, Fensport Decat, SS-III Spolier Projector Lights, LED JDM Tails, GT4 Nose, Tein Super Street coilover kit, 17" Aerospeed RSGT's, White dash LED's JDM Wind Deflectors, TRD Quick Shift, Stainless Sill Covers. Gen 7 leather, 3VZ-FE 3ltr V6 To be done.... Ganador mirrors, 2 Pot BrakesStainless brake lines, Decent Disks/pads |
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Jul 9, 2008 - 12:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '07 From Fort Worth, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
QUOTE (frisp @ Jul 9, 2008 - 12:06 PM) Wire locking, normally used on aircraft, etc, to stop bolts/nuts being able to undo through vibration. It's basically stainless steel wire. You can "tie" the springs top & bottom to the seats to prevent them from moving/unseating when the car is jacked up. Gotcha, thanks. |
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