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97, new springs

Old Jun 5, 2013 | 01:19 AM
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Installed new Skunk2 2" springs, Truhart struts, all new mounts and bushings. After a day of driving, the front struts do not sit centered in the mounts, they tilt to the inside. Everything is tight and new. I can hear the strut piston rod making contact with the mount. I also used SPC adjustable upper ball joints. Any ideas or suggestions?
 
Old Jun 5, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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So the springs are not sitting on the upper and lower spring perches properly? Take some pics so we know what you mean.
 
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:38 PM
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I'm puzzled. New urethane isolators, everything is new. Assembled everything and install went smooth. But after one day, the pic shows my problem.
 
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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New wheels coming in a couple of days. While I have it up and the wheels off I will see if I can spot anything inside the mount
 
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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I can't see your picture. Upload it to photobucket or another photo sharing site, and post the [IMG][/IMG] link.
 
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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hooo boy.
It's almost as if the top bolt weren't torqued all the way down, that's downright odd
 
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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New to me. Wonder if I was sent the wrong bushing kit or the bushing washer bent came down the shaft. Everything was/ is tight. I'll get a flashlight in there when I get it in the air
 
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 02:06 AM
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That was my other guess. The EX/LX and the V6 all have different spring rates from the DX, but I didn't think they had different shock bodies or bushings.
 
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