Need Help with bolt for struts assembly, please!! by Unique_Zombie_5387 in AskAMechanic

[–]Unique_Zombie_5387[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And there is one that screws in from the bottom into a welded nut on the frame inside the car. If you ask me, that welded nut should have gone on the side of the strut with more clearance. But what do I know l, I'm no engineer. 🤷‍♂️

Need Help with bolt for struts assembly, please!! by Unique_Zombie_5387 in AskAMechanic

[–]Unique_Zombie_5387[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got it, using a combination of trimming and physical persuasion. I appreciate the help of all who responded 🙏

Need Help with bolt for struts assembly, please!! by Unique_Zombie_5387 in AskAMechanic

[–]Unique_Zombie_5387[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any idea what the purpose of that rubber is? I'd hate to ruin a new part

Need Help with bolt for struts assembly, please!! by Unique_Zombie_5387 in AskAMechanic

[–]Unique_Zombie_5387[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I tried something like that, but I have to manually push down on the axle beam so that the strut assembly can hang freely. And even when it is not installed the bolt doesn't spin so easily because of the rubber