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Old 02-24-14, 07:48 PM
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Strut Mount question SA-->FB

I have FB struts in an SA housing with FB strut mounts and RE-Speed Coilover kit. The problem is that the threads at the top of the strut are protruding too high through the mount bearing (see pic). I would need to put washers on the top side to get the top nut to tighten down.

Is there a spacer I can put below the mount to bring the strut top down enough?

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if you can't find a spacer, washers would work just fine
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But use quality 10.8 washers, not the cheese-metal junk washers from home depot.
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actually if you're running FB struts in FB strut mounts, its just stock. so is there something that got left out?

attached is the page out of the parts book
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Thanks for the diagram. It looks like there is supposed to be a spacer/washer below the top bolt. The rod is still too high since I can barely get the cap on, so I think I will buy a high grade washer to put below the mount.
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FA01-34-384 is NLA :/
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What did you use to make the fb strut fit tight in the sa housing?
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I used washers and FB strut mounts to get the FB struts to work with my SA.
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do you put the washers under the cartridge or in top of it just under the gland nut? reason I ask is because I still want the car to sit level.

how many did you use per side, and whats there thickness? thanks
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DD, whats 10.8 washers?




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