suspension problem after install, please help!
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suspension problem after install, please help!
hey guys, i just finished installing my stranos and koni 4/4s, but i have a problem. when i pulled the car out of the driveway i can hear a little clunk in the front when i come to a stop. I think its that i didnt tighten the top of the shock enough when the spring compressors were on. i only tightened them so there was five threads above the nut ( thats how the stock ones were when i took them off). Do you think this is the problem? when the spring are clamped with the spring compressors, how do you know how much to tight the top of the shock? please help guys, i want to try to fix this in the morning!
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i did the same. also forgot the isolator plate that goes in between the upper mount and the strut tower..
i used a deep socket and air gun and i put it down as far as it would go.. the second time.. haven't had a problem yet..
i used a deep socket and air gun and i put it down as far as it would go.. the second time.. haven't had a problem yet..
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lol i didnt put the lower plate on the first time, had to take it all apart. i hate the spring compressors btw!!!! so you think i should compress the spring all the way so the nut can tighten down all the way? thanks for the reply!!!
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And yes, you need the big flat washer. It goes on first, the top mount next, and the isloator inside the mount next.