JaseTheTaff Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Hi guysI've changed my rear shocks on my glanza v and there was a really bad knocking somive taken them off and I'm wondering which way around do I fit this part? I've added pictures which one is correct? Would it being the wrong way around cause a knocking? Thanks guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JaseTheTaff Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Bit of an update. These 2 washers on the top mounts are moving freely when the car is back on its wheels is that normal? Could this be the cause of the knocking? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 You drilled the mounts out ??? Looks correct to me mate washer on top then but is it strut or diy coil if coil show picture you might build up wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JaseTheTaff Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 You drilled the mounts out ??? Looks correct to me mate washer on top then but is it strut or diy coil if coil show picture you might build up wrongNah man I didn't drill anything out. Just undid the bolts. Can't speak for the guy who had it before me mind. They're struts mate. That washer on top moves freely even when the top nuts are done up as mich at they'll go. They weren't moving before I changed them so I dunno if I've done something wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Youve way too much thread sticking out the top of that shock from what I've seen. Have a look here might have a similar issue to whats said near the bottom http://austarletclub.com/index.php?/topic/17287-rear-shockie-top-m Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JaseTheTaff Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Youve way too much thread sticking out the top of that shock from what I've seen. Have a look here might have a similar issue to whats said near the bottomhttp://austarletclub.com/index.php?/topic/17287-rear-shockie-top-mAwesome thanks mate. As this is the second time I've fitted these this weekend the first time I had the top bolts much looser but still had the same problem so tightened them thinking that might be the issue but I'll slacken them off. Maybe I have a different issue altogether if there's a knocking either way? Only thing I can think is that I've done something wrong along the way? Cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JaseTheTaff Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 So when I slacken that top nut I assume my springs should raise the car so that there's not this massive gap? Is it a case that my springs are fucked or have I really ballsed this up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 My understanding is There should be be a shoulder on the shaft of the shock that should sit against the bottom washer on the top mount. Yours has punched through the washers and now isnt doing its job, Hence the nut isnt clamping the washers and top mount together Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JaseTheTaff Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Well funny enough I was just looking through the boxes to see if I'd missed something and I found these... I'm assuming this would of made a difference? Don't I feel stupid lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JaseTheTaff Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 My understanding is There should be be a shoulder on the shaft of the shock that should sit against the bottom washer on the top mount. Yours has punched through the washers and now isnt doing its job, Hence the nut isnt clamping the washers and top mount togetherSo is this down to something I've done? Have I over tightens something and most important can this be fixed or would I need a new set of struts? The first time i didn't tighten anything to much I put it back the same as the old ones. Thanks for your help mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I might be wrong but on that link i posted they mentioned just adding a washer to sit on the shoulder and bolt it together with all the old stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JaseTheTaff Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Cool thanks for the help man I'll get hold of some washers and try and fix this mess! Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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