Installed new struts yesterday. Used original springs. Bilstein 4600.
The top bolts didn't line up. Leaving the bottom end in the bracket, I used my hands to twist the top just enough to line it up. Installed and appears fine.
Same thing on the other side but this time I could not twist the top with my hands. Leaving the bottom in the bracket, I put the nuts on the threaded studs and used a pry bar and with just some pressure, twisted the top just enough to fit again. Installed the strut and use the jack to slowly lift the assembly up. When I went to attach the hub to the upper control arm, I found I could not lift the The hub far enough. I look to make sure nothing was binding anywhere, and try it again. This time I noticed I was able to lift the vehicle off the jack. The strut is not compressing!
This is only maybe the 13th strut I've ever replaced so I have limited experience but I've never experienced this.
I would love some help.
The top bolts didn't line up. Leaving the bottom end in the bracket, I used my hands to twist the top just enough to line it up. Installed and appears fine.
Same thing on the other side but this time I could not twist the top with my hands. Leaving the bottom in the bracket, I put the nuts on the threaded studs and used a pry bar and with just some pressure, twisted the top just enough to fit again. Installed the strut and use the jack to slowly lift the assembly up. When I went to attach the hub to the upper control arm, I found I could not lift the The hub far enough. I look to make sure nothing was binding anywhere, and try it again. This time I noticed I was able to lift the vehicle off the jack. The strut is not compressing!
This is only maybe the 13th strut I've ever replaced so I have limited experience but I've never experienced this.
I would love some help.