Z ZZman Joined Mar 17, 2008 Messages 8,357 Location Michigan Sep 27, 2017 #1 I will be installing new front struts myself and taking apart and putting them back together. I bought a new bumper/bellows kit for them. My question: Does the wide end of the bumper usually face up or down? Last edited: Sep 27, 2017
I will be installing new front struts myself and taking apart and putting them back together. I bought a new bumper/bellows kit for them. My question: Does the wide end of the bumper usually face up or down?
A anthonym6 Joined Nov 23, 2008 Messages 27 Location MI Sep 27, 2017 #2 Look at the ID of the bumper. The tighter end should be at the top towards the stem. This will ensure the bumper is held up near the top after the suspension cycles a few times.
Look at the ID of the bumper. The tighter end should be at the top towards the stem. This will ensure the bumper is held up near the top after the suspension cycles a few times.
S slacktide_bitog Joined Mar 20, 2008 Messages 16,121 Location USA Sep 27, 2017 #3 I'm surprised it isn't marked to tell you which side is the top. Compare the old strut bumper to the new bumper.
I'm surprised it isn't marked to tell you which side is the top. Compare the old strut bumper to the new bumper.
S slacktide_bitog Joined Mar 20, 2008 Messages 16,121 Location USA Sep 27, 2017 #4 and if it's for one of the cars in your sig, you should've gotten quick struts. They're awesome
Z ZZman Thread starter Joined Mar 17, 2008 Messages 8,357 Location Michigan Sep 28, 2017 #5 Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog and if it's for one of the cars in your sig, you should've gotten quick struts. They're awesome True, but more $
Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog and if it's for one of the cars in your sig, you should've gotten quick struts. They're awesome True, but more $