URGENT need of HELP : LCA line up with Shock Ears

[The_Burban]

Preloaded strut assembly.

I noticed the OEMs going out had these things lined up... The preloaded ones.. well the ears are off about 45*.

Picture.

Do they need turn down and reassembled? Or just crank them over and make it work???

 

[Doubeleive]

haven't ran into this myself before, but are you sure you have left & right correct? they are different

 

[The_Burban]

Here is the take off...




See how overlap of spring top falls down between the lower ears.

 

[The_Burban]

haven't ran into this myself before, but are you sure you have left & right correct? they are different

I've tried both .. going to try again though.

It will only go one way as the three bolts up top only go in one orientation.

 

[The_Burban]

 

[The_Burban]

Of course every shop is closed. F M L


Only idea is to loosen top nut of shock... Will that rotate it??? I don't believe so.. the spring is pushing out and keep things locked in really short of loosening too much and the whole assembly kablooey.

 

[Doubeleive]

both sides are that way?

 

[Doubeleive]

studs at the top are in a different position

 

[Doubeleive]

put the old and new side by side and take a picture

 

[The_Burban]

both sides are that way?

Yes. Both sides look nothing like OEM orientation.