strut replacement question
09-13-2011, 06:59 PM
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strut replacement question
i replaced my front struts. and i just saw an thread saying you have to remove brake pads and rotor. but when i replaced my struts. i dint remove them. but everything came out alright..eventho my suspension still feels like crap...did i do it wrong?
09-13-2011, 07:39 PM
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Car: 1992 RS
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Re: strut replacement question
No need to replace brake pads or rotors to do front struts - not sure where that notion came from.
09-17-2011, 09:59 AM
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Re: strut replacement question
HOW DID YOU TRANSFER THE STRUT TOWERS TO THE NEW STRUTS ? THE SHAFT TURNS WHEN YOU TRY TO BREAK THE LOCKNUT FREE.
09-17-2011, 12:24 PM
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Re: strut replacement question
impact wrench works well in the garage
i've pulled a few off in the yards by using an allen wrench in the key way atop the strut rod
i've pulled a few off in the yards by using an allen wrench in the key way atop the strut rod
09-17-2011, 07:23 PM
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Re: strut replacement question
I think that you read that you had to remove the brake line bracket that is mounted to the strut. I just did mine not long ago. That is the only brake component I had to remove.I also replaced every thing on the front suspension except a arms and a arm bushings. What a difference!!!!
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