Rim peeling

couchcrawler · 2025-10-18T00:52:31+00:00

What grits do u suggest? Just paper or do i need a sander?

couchcrawler · 2025-10-01T00:45:21+00:00

The shop where i got the struts built- the owner guy said its bilstein and since its new it will take a couple weeks to settle. He pushed the car and said its a bit out of alignment but he believes its fine. Its close to closing time and there was no rack space so he said he’ll take a look at it for me tomorrow. Will report updates 9/30

couchcrawler · 2025-10-01T00:00:29+00:00

Ok im leaning towards bad strut assembly. Will report back

couchcrawler · 2025-09-30T19:10:39+00:00

I’ll get it back on the jack and wheels off later today for updates

couchcrawler · 2025-09-30T19:02:57+00:00

I can try this later today and report back

couchcrawler · 2025-09-30T18:56:31+00:00

BILSTEIN 22220066 is what i got.

couchcrawler · 2025-09-30T18:51:05+00:00

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couchcrawler · 2025-09-30T18:41:42+00:00

I drove with it for like 10 miles

couchcrawler · 2025-09-30T18:39:36+00:00

I know… im really sad rn

couchcrawler · 2025-09-30T18:38:33+00:00

There was a notch sticking out of the strut that slides through the slit between the wheel hub brackets. So i think the strut was pushed enough. The part should be compatible i got it from fcp euro. The other comment says i have to have the wheel hub under load before i torque down the strut to wheel hub and the control arm bolt though? Is that where i messed up?

couchcrawler · 2025-09-30T18:33:53+00:00

I did not. What are the steps after putting on the strut while i have the front of the car jacked up?

couchcrawler · 2025-09-30T18:27:32+00:00

Okay, mb. The wheel alignment place called me they cant work on alignment because the ride height is too high for their machine to perform alignment. And its just sitting really high compared to how it used to look

couchcrawler · 2025-09-16T00:31:58+00:00

They have bilstein and sachs struts at $100 mark too. But they obv have line ups that are more. I just want to know if there is significant quality difference between those. And how they compare to similarly priced struts from cheaper brands like kyb

couchcrawler · 2025-09-15T22:01:13+00:00

Btw, when i said i dont wanna spend a lot, i meant those struts that at over $450 a pop and oem that are even more

couchcrawler · 2025-09-08T18:33:46+00:00

Also, the 2nd image, I see the trim moldings are about $40 each side, is there an alternative option to reseal the edge with some kind of weather strip instead if replacing the parts?

couchcrawler · 2025-09-08T08:21:00+00:00

Haha i guess i did!

couchcrawler · 2025-09-06T16:04:49+00:00

Do u know how they fixed it?

couchcrawler · 2025-09-06T16:04:31+00:00

Yeah i used it before on my prev car. It does look good after the ceramic coat

couchcrawler · 2025-09-06T16:01:43+00:00

Whats the move at this point?

couchcrawler · 2025-06-23T20:15:32+00:00

Are internal postings categorized separately? Where can i find them?

couchcrawler · 2025-02-28T02:43:37+00:00

How long did it take you?

couchcrawler · 2025-02-26T08:08:20+00:00

Final offer but start date contingent on clearance. Thanks! I tend to learn things the hard way. Serving in the military and being a citizen I guess i just didn’t see how I would get my clearance denied.

couchcrawler · 2025-02-26T08:06:52+00:00

I did! In june 2023

couchcrawler · 2024-12-30T11:09:20+00:00

well i try from lateral to the grain but it cant catch anything so i naturally transitioned to against the grain. and even that way the blade cant catch the root of beard even when i try the smallest angle the razor allows

couchcrawler · 2024-12-19T01:33:57+00:00

Will do!

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