Top strut: enough spring compression to remove top nut?
 

Schoolboy question. I inadvertently fitted the metal caps facing downwards on the top mounts and didn't notice until I'd reassembled them back on the car with the new springs. :duh: I can't see that it will cause a problem but I'd still like to reverse them. Is the weight of the car enough to compress the springs enough to let me undo the 18mm top nut and flip the caps? I went halfway towards being brave but it didn't feel like it was becoming finger-loose. :eek:

It will be fine, remove the nut and swap the washer over (I quite prefer the look of them when they sre the wrong way)

Excellent, cheers for that. <glances at calendar to check it's not April 1st...:D> So there's no issue with them the wrong way round?

Nope, ive done a few thousand miles (20k ish) with the washers the wrong way.

Even better. I like them better that way too, especially since I don't have to change 'em. :} Cheers.

Apart from the fact that enthusiasts will comment and tell you they are the wrong way :D

I'll point it out to them then and tell 'em it's a new Rimmers part. :D

Well you were of course correct. It took until the Midlands Nano meet a couple of weekends ago though when a certain member who shall remain nameless (rhymes with Gamie Squelch though :D) was very quick to make the accusation. (I didn't bother with the Rimmers BS in the circs....). :getmecoat:

Dougie.

Yer Dougie but was it pointed out that you also had them on the wrong struts NS & OS :eek:


















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Shush you.....