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MattyH16valver
10-02-2009, 13:39
Trying to re-fit my suspension after changing me springs last week, went to shock the top mounts up with my impact wrench but they don't see to be doing up enough. Should you do these nuts up before you connect the hubs to the struts? They don't seem to want to do up any further. Seems to be quite a big gap between the bottom of the top mount and bodywork. :?

stevie_b
10-02-2009, 14:27
That's quite normal.

Recent thread here:

http://www.williamsclio.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33875

MattyH16valver
10-02-2009, 14:43
Thanks mate....so its def not cos i've assembled the top mounts and bearings incorrectly?
Cheers
Matt

Wobba
11-02-2009, 13:54
Thanks mate....so its def not cos i've assembled the top mounts and bearings incorrectly?
Cheers
Matt

It could be that they are incorrectly set up.

Are they standard struts?

MattyH16valver
11-02-2009, 18:39
Thanks mate....so its def not cos i've assembled the top mounts and bearings incorrectly?
Cheers
Matt

It could be that they are incorrectly set up.

Are they standard struts?

yes mate, standard springs and shocks :?

MattyH16valver
13-02-2009, 19:26
Could this happen if you don't tighten up the smaller nut up properly when you compress and tighten up the spring?