Ren89 0 Posted September 3, 2020 Hi, I've just replaced my front struts and springs as the springs were rubbing on inside, that's all fine now but should there be that much play/gap when turning the wheel? when wheels are straight it sits flat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozymandis 96 Posted September 3, 2020 Those gaps are inconsistent, don't worry about it. The top mount and strut tower look domed in that picture? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ren89 0 Posted September 3, 2020 What do you by domed? Might just be the angle of the picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozymandis 96 Posted September 3, 2020 Imagine the 3 studs should be vertical and parallel to one another at 90 degrees to the top mount, a jump or impact bashes the shock rod upwards bending/ doming the flimsy top mount and the strut tower top on the inner wing, the 3 studs then aren't parallel to one another but splayed out pointing away from the centre. Which is what that photo looks like. A common problem easily fixed by taking it all to bits again and twatting it flat with a chunk of wood and a lump hammer, if You can be arsed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ren89 0 Posted September 3, 2020 Oh right ok , is that gonna be a problem that needs sorting or will it be fine as it is? Doesn't seem too bad when looking at it, also the gap does move when steering from one side to the other was just worried there might be something I've done wrong, don't want to cause any damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozymandis 96 Posted September 3, 2020 I have never left one like that , if it is actually domed. So I cant answer that. i have a cardboard pattern and my blacksmith flame cuts me 7mm reinforcing plates for the top, they never bend again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
