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HELP: installing top cushion/washer on strut

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Nlau87, Dec 11, 2020.

  1. Dec 11, 2020 at 4:08 PM
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    Nlau87

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    Nlau87 [OP] New Member

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    2007 SR5 V6
    Bilstein 5100s
    I recently changed out the shock on the front passenger side because it was blown and after I installed it, I was looking at the front driver side and realized it's missing the top cushion/washer that sits on top of the mount (see uploaded image. Red circle is missing cushion/washer and green circle has the cushion/washer).

    I have the replacement parts coming in tomorrow, so my question is can I just take off the top nut and drop in the cushion/washer or do I need to completely remove/disassemble the strut? My main concern is the spring popping out and causing harm, but since I would be doing this with the vehicle on the ground, that should keep the strut in, right?

    Thanks in advance!

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    Nlau87, Dec 11, 2020
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