HELP!!!! I'm stuck and I have to get to work... Major Strut Issue!
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HELP!!!! I'm stuck and I have to get to work... Major Strut Issue!
I installed some KYB AGX shocks last night...
I followed directions, and I have installed suspension before...
I left the house today, and BOOM!
I pulled over, and the strut rod was sticking through the rear fender, like 6 inches!!!
The top bushing was still attached, and the two bolts were still bolted into the fender...
What the HELL happened???!!!
And more importantly, how do I fix it???!??!?
I have to get to work, and I can't drive it like that!!!
Please someone tell me what to do>....
I followed directions, and I have installed suspension before...
I left the house today, and BOOM!
I pulled over, and the strut rod was sticking through the rear fender, like 6 inches!!!
The top bushing was still attached, and the two bolts were still bolted into the fender...
What the HELL happened???!!!
And more importantly, how do I fix it???!??!?
I have to get to work, and I can't drive it like that!!!
Please someone tell me what to do>....
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Re: HELP!!!! I'm stuck and I have to get to work... Major Strut Issue! (SiCK HONDA)
Sounds like you used the wrong washer on top of the bump stop. That happened to me, and the front shock went up into my hood. If thats what happened, the washer you did use is probably stuck on there. To get it off, tap it lightly with a hammer in a circle pattern to get it off without scratching the shock. Be sure you use the beefier washer with the slanted center cut when reassembling it. I beleive the correct washer is #14 on this page:
http://www.hondaautomotivepart...ORBER
PLATE, BUMP STOP
http://www.hondaautomotivepart...ORBER
PLATE, BUMP STOP
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Re: HELP!!!! I'm stuck and I have to get to work... Major Strut Issue! (BADEG6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BADEG6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i know when i put my struts on i forgot to put the washer back on and my strut went through my hood </TD></TR></TABLE>
I have never hear of this...
I have never hear of this...
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Re: HELP!!!! I'm stuck and I have to get to work... Major Strut Issue! (dwnthehatch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dwnthehatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You forgot to put the metal washer on top of your bump stop. </TD></TR></TABLE>
BINGO!!!
I am such an idiot!!!
One of the KYB's had a new dust cover, and the other didn't... In my tired state I forgot to reuse the old one and BAM!!
Once again, I am an idiot!!!
BINGO!!!
I am such an idiot!!!
One of the KYB's had a new dust cover, and the other didn't... In my tired state I forgot to reuse the old one and BAM!!
Once again, I am an idiot!!!
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