Extending (or de-copmress) new strut shaft
01-26-2015, 10:22 AM
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Extending (or de-copmress) new strut shaft
Trying to install new strut. Strut shaft came in fully compressed. Mounted it and jacked up LCA...still won't reach to knuckle bolt.
What am I missing.
What am I missing.
01-26-2015, 11:02 AM
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Re: Extending (or de-copmress) new strut shaft
Take off the little clip that's holding it compressed for shipping?
01-26-2015, 11:34 AM
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Re: Extending (or de-copmress) new strut shaft
Just don't try to "aim it". It will release too quickly for you to try and aim the strut shaft into position of the strut mount hole. Release the A-arm so you have sufficiant room to release the strut cartridge and then jack it all back up into place carefully.
01-26-2015, 11:44 AM
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Re: Extending (or de-copmress) new strut shaft
There are no clips, nothing obvious holding the shaft....
01-26-2015, 11:57 AM
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Re: Extending (or de-copmress) new strut shaft
Skip To Minute 6:35 In The Vid,It Shows How It's Done.
01-26-2015, 12:14 PM
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Re: Extending (or de-copmress) new strut shaft
Saw the full video. Unfortunately there are no such clip, or rubber band ....nothing that is holding the shaft to the body. It is simply sitting there as fully compress...I tried to pull it....mounted it and tied a heavy load underneath hoping eventually it will extend... none...it remains fully inserted (compressed).
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01-26-2015, 01:17 PM
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Re: Extending (or de-copmress) new strut shaft
Some struts require that the rod be twisted some to release. Try pushing it in slightly and turning it.
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01-26-2015, 02:14 PM
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Re: Extending (or de-copmress) new strut shaft
'naf', turning worked, now it is fully extended. Thanks a lot.
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