Incorrect strut insert? - Page 2

Tun · 06-07-16, 02:00 PM

The diameter of the shaft was greater on the replacement unit, which is why they supply them with new caps and why you cant re-use the originals.

mikes2 · 06-07-16, 02:15 PM

It's the shape of the insert - the cap is designed to fit around it to clamp it in place.

You also don't use bump stops if you go with Bilstein as they have internal ones

Mellis46 · 06-07-16, 04:12 PM

Do the top caps come with the inserts then or are they something u have to source separately?

mikes2 · 06-07-16, 10:40 PM

typically aftermarket shocks will come with the caps.

From the dealer, you need to buy caps as individual items

Duffy3074 · 10-07-16, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tun

I bought a replacement insert for mine from demon tweeks but it was too long, and the cap was different so the gaiter didn't fit so I sent it back. I have had these in my watch list for a long time.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3813315247...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I dread to think of how much time I have spent trying to get rid of noises from my 90's front suspension, more top mounts than I can count, bottom ball joints, drop links wishbone bushes and steering rack steering rack damper....and the noise is still there

I've spent a while chasing knocks on my 90 front suspension, turned out that the front springs on a B3 are ended but it's not obvious (there's about 8mm in it) get them the wrong way round and they are noisy.

mikes2 · 11-07-16, 09:16 AM

Paint marks should be at the bottom of the spring if they are OE

06-07-16, 02:00 PM	#11
Tun Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Buxton Posts: 745	The diameter of the shaft was greater on the replacement unit, which is why they supply them with new caps and why you cant re-use the originals. __________________ 1988 MB quattro 2012 S4 Avant

06-07-16, 02:15 PM	#12
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	It's the shape of the insert - the cap is designed to fit around it to clamp it in place. You also don't use bump stops if you go with Bilstein as they have internal ones __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

06-07-16, 10:40 PM	#14
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	typically aftermarket shocks will come with the caps. From the dealer, you need to buy caps as individual items __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

11-07-16, 09:16 AM	#16
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	Paint marks should be at the bottom of the spring if they are OE __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

06-07-16, 04:12 PM	#13
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,448	Do the top caps come with the inserts then or are they something u have to source separately?