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09-03-2008, 06:55 PM | #1 |
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Assembling front suspension... is this correct? (pic inside)
From top to bottom:
1. Top nut 2. Strut top 3. Conical washer (big side downward) 4. Upper perch 5. Upper spring seat (rubber thing) 6. Spring (insulator installed) 7. Strut (bump stop and dust boot on strut) Am I missing anything? I need to run to the store to get a deep 19mm socket for the top nut. Also, I'm using spring compressors. Is the following assembly correct? 1. Compress spring 2. Put compressed spring in place on lower spring perch on strut 3. Put upper spring seat/perch/conical washer/tophat. 4. Put on top nut to start the threading 5. UNCOMPRESS spring so top nut is holding spring in place 6. Torque top nut down (on uncompressed spring) to spec (40 ft/lbs). Thanks! |
09-03-2008, 07:02 PM | #2 |
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yes, but make sure you align the 3 holes on the top black perch with the lower clevis tabs on the bottom of the strut.
ALSO I would try to use a dust cover too....as the shaft wont last long with road grime on it. Myles |
09-03-2008, 07:07 PM | #3 | |
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Questions: - I forgot to put the dust cover on for the pic. Does that just sit freely on to strut shaft on do I need to connect it to something? Right now it just moves up/down loosely. - How far should I thread the top nut on the strut before uncompressing the spring? Thanks! |
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11-20-2008, 11:04 PM | #4 |
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You only need to do this for the rears. The front mounts have a ball bearing in them that should allow the mount to rotate freely (to allow movement for steering). Check that this can move freely before putting them on the vehicle, if you forget the conical washer it can bind like this.
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11-20-2008, 11:20 PM | #5 | |
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09-03-2008, 07:04 PM | #6 |
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top nut is 17mm actually
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09-03-2008, 07:08 PM | #7 |
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09-03-2008, 07:13 PM | #8 |
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Also... does the bump stop go inside the dust boot? (A)
Or does the bump stop go on top of the dust boot. (B) Uploading pics in a sec.... (A) - see below (B) - see below |
09-04-2008, 01:06 AM | #9 |
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09-03-2008, 10:38 PM | #10 |
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Put the bump stop inside the dust boot.
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09-04-2008, 01:02 AM | #11 |
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I just want to thank you for asking clear questions and illustrating them well with good photographs. Both of your threads have resulted in people actually being able to help you. That's something a lot of NASIOC posters need to learn.
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09-04-2008, 01:25 AM | #12 |
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The front dust boot is held up by the bumpstop. The rear dust book actually hooks onto the strut mount.
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09-04-2008, 07:41 AM | #13 |
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Fronts assembled! Thanks for the help guys!
The rears were also assembled, but I found out I need to pick up a 14mm washers for the rear. So they are disassembled again. |
09-04-2008, 12:45 PM | #14 |
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09-04-2008, 12:48 PM | #15 |
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It makes sure the nut can come tight onto the stack before it jams against the blind portion of the shaft. Without the washer, the nut will tighten up against the ends of the threads without actually coming tight onto the strut mount.
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09-04-2008, 02:09 PM | #16 |
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Yep! I picked up some 1/2" grade 8 washers at the auto parts store. I think they might be a little small though (12.7mm). They didn't have 14mm washers so I took a chance.
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12-02-2008, 01:23 AM | #17 |
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11-20-2008, 08:40 PM | #18 |
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Hokie... did you by chance take pics of the assembly of the rear?
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11-21-2008, 06:39 AM | #19 |
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11-21-2008, 06:41 AM | #20 |
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Here's the rear suspension:
Here's how the Scooby921 spacer slides over the D Specs shaft: |
11-21-2008, 12:38 PM | #21 |
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11-21-2008, 01:38 PM | #22 |
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01-07-2009, 07:38 AM | #23 |
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My factory rears had a lower rubber seat that fit between the bottom of the spring and the top of the strut perch. It does not seem to appear in the pic. Did you reuse these on the D-Specs? I didn't, but that's mainly because I didn't notice the lower rubber seat until after I had both sides assembled and one side reinstalled. The spring seemed to sit just fine without the lower rubber seat, so I am thinking it won't be a problem. So far, I have not noticed any ill effects.
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01-07-2009, 12:46 PM | #24 | |
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You're in no danger without them, but if someone ever is in the process of assembling struts/springs, they probably should put it on there. |
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12-03-2008, 08:52 PM | #25 |
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I'm just now getting around to installing the RCE wagon springs I bought from TiC earlier this year. I've got an 02 wagon and am installing koni inserts, RCE wagon springs and group n top hats. I did get 04+ rear top hats to go with the RCE wagon springs. This thread really helped with the pictures because when I took the top perch off, the conical washer fell out before I could see how it was oriented. Anyways, I'm having a hard time getting the torque on the top nut without the top perch rotating out of alignment. The service manual even calls out a special tool to do this. How have you guys done it? It was already to late in the day to call TiC or RCE. I guess if I don't get an answer before I start again tomorrow I'll give them a call.
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