Strut won't go back in, After new inserts..... Options

[Remy]

Hi all, I'm having a problem trying to put/reinstall the driver front strut assembly back in place no matter how hard I try it won't go back in I tried from all angles still the same now my fender has some new scratches....any advice/tips on how to remount it on the car ?? I also tried to install the top 3 bolts first but still no luck it won't have enough clearance for the axle it'll sit right on top of the axle and crushes the axle boot.

This post has been edited by Remy: Mar 27, 2009 - 9:01 PM

[samir0189]

from what i understand, the bottom of the strut won't go in when you get the top bolted up?

If thats the case, try putting the bottom inbetween all the suspension components first, get the bottom down close to where its supposed to line up, and you can step on the rotor to get some extra room. Once the bottom is kinda where its supposed to be, bolt the top up, and then the bottom should be close to the bolt holes. I hope that makes sense man, good luck.