Gumball89 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 This happend today i replaced my shocks on saterday i have spax spring and whilst re tighting everything up checking it i found a cluncing whilst turning and the spring had jumped over the top mount and was sitting between the top mount and baring plate bit any idea why and how to stop it from happenig again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzatd04l220 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 sounds like the strut top bearing is away mate replace that and the spring wont come out again. kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 What year car is it? Pre 98 cars had a different top spring cup that isnt ideal for lowering springs. Most aftermarket springs dont wind in on the last coil to locate the spring so they tend to jump off. I had the same issue and ordered the top spring cups from a 98 spec car as they have a lip to retain the spring. This is the only way round it i'm afraid. Hope this helpsDay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gumball89 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 The bearing looks all good and its a r reg so think its 1998 there wasnt a lip on the top cup so i gess ill be ordering some new top cups cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gumball89 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Do you have a pic or part number so i know what the new ones look like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Do you have a pic or part number so i know what the new ones look like 48044-46010 is the part number. Its worth buying new insulators aswell 48157-46010. Day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gumball89 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Brilliant mate thanks again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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