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> Strut assembly help..., And assembly sequence.
Qarl
post Nov 7 2003, 06:42 PM
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Okay... I'm starting my strut assembly.

1. First I'm going to insert a new upper strut housing seal - easy to.

2. Next I will insert the strut cartidge in and slide it all the way down so that I can see the curved end through the roll-pin hole.

Question... - Should I lubricate anything on the inside of the strut housing and/or should I apply lubricant on the cartidge anywhere (i.e., should I lube my shaft?)....

huh huh huh... I said lube my shaft.

If so, where? and what kind of lube? (don't say KY or Jergen's!!!!!)

3. Next will go on the cooling ducts in place of the brake shield.

4. I will also assemble the hub to the rotor (rear bearings and seal already installed and lubed with Mobil 1 synthetic bearing grease).

5. Slide the rotor/hub assembly on to the spindle.

6. Pack the front bearings with grease and slide the outer race/bearing assembly onto the spindle.

7. Insert the thrust washer

8. Thread on the the clamping nut and and adjust the bearing freeplay.

9. Tighten the clamping nut hex screw.

10. Replace grease cap.

Am I missing anything?


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post Nov 7 2003, 06:44 PM
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One more question...

When I removed the old strut cartridges, there was no rubber snubber/bumper on the bottom.

The new inserts have it. I assume I SHOULD install this in case the strut bottoms out.

Is this correct?

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post Nov 7 2003, 06:45 PM
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Karl I recommend you box all that stuff up and send it to me for assembly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)
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post Nov 7 2003, 06:46 PM
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If your going to really lower your car, cut down the rubber bumper, but do install it
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post Nov 7 2003, 06:47 PM
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Kelley,

I can get KY for you by the case.... I work for J&J..

Kentucky Jelly does taste terrible on toast.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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post Nov 7 2003, 06:48 PM
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If your going to really lower your car, cut down the rubber bumper, but do install it


How much is "REALLY LOWER".

I plan on lowering the car... If I cut some off... how much? 1/2, 1/3?
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post Nov 7 2003, 06:51 PM
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My car is low, I am using the same front struts as you (RSR raised spindle) at this ride height I only have about 2 in of shock travel. I have 1/3 of the bumper installed.


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post Nov 7 2003, 06:57 PM
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I am rather fond of Cocoa Butter myself. Oh wait......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

Some say to use anti freeze to fill the strut housing about 1/3 of the way before you out the shock in. I didnt.
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post Nov 7 2003, 07:00 PM
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Use anti-freeze with the Konis, the oil etc. sits in the bottom of the Koni, the antifreeze keeps it cool ( allegedly), The bilstein strut all the oil and stuff is in the top half of the strut
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post Nov 7 2003, 07:04 PM
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Okay, I found the answer I was looking for on the Smart Racing site..

http://www.smartracingproducts.com/pdf'...ont%20Shock.pdf

1/3 of the bump stop it is!

And, make sure the roll pin split is facing away from the insert!!!!
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post Nov 7 2003, 07:04 PM
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Okay... so do I lube the inside of the strut housing or do I lube the outside of the cartridge anywhere, or do I just insert it dry?
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post Nov 7 2003, 07:08 PM
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So, could one reason whhy I cannot get my front end lower be because of that rubber stopper?
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post Nov 7 2003, 10:33 PM
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Karl, you'll want to lube the inside of the housing. Any good grease.....don't be stingy. Some on the tube don't hurt either. The excess will wipe off.

Chris: your ride height is bout the same as mine....IIRC.
I cut one bump off the stop. I have bout 2.5 inches of travel...up.
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post Nov 7 2003, 11:25 PM
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Thanks JP...

Here's the result...


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post Nov 7 2003, 11:27 PM
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Brake cooling duct on rear.

I also installed a stainless steel diverter inside the hub from Smart Racing to direct all direct air through the rotor vanes and not through the hub.


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post Nov 8 2003, 08:32 AM
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karl, your parts list would leave my checking account gasping for air and my visa card melted like a puddle of plastic.

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