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gap between strut mount and top rubber stop, below big nut. 850 1995

posted by  someone claiming to be rugburner on  Mon Aug 15 11:06 CST 2005 [RELATED]

Hey all , I just had a friend of mine who just happens to be a volvo mechanic replace my shocks and sway bar links and strut mounts. the bilstein heavy dutys'feel great but there is a gap between the rubber mount under the top nut and the spring mount. It is about a 1/4 inch gap and does not seem to be affecting noise or handling. Any ideas? Any possible probs? Thanx for input. 95 850 turbo wagon. I used the original springs.








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    gap between strut mount and top rubber stop, below big nut. 850 1995

    posted by  MadeInJapan on  Mon Aug 15 11:27 CST 2005
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    This is a normal gap. You'r old setup probably had that much too, you just didn't notice it.
    Regards,
    MIJ
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    1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon








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      gap between strut mount and top rubber stop, below big nut. 850 1995

      posted by  someone claiming to be marty on  Mon Aug 15 11:39 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      Sounds normal, just as MadeInJapan said... don't worry, your friend didn't screw up.

      Enjoy the Bilsteins.


      Marty
      '96 855T








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      gap between strut mount and top rubber stop, below big nut. 850 1995

      posted by  someone claiming to be rugburner on  Mon Aug 15 11:37 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      I'm quite sure that the gap was not there, but if some people have a gap to maybe it is common and not indicative of a prob. Thanx!








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        gap between strut mount and top rubber stop, below big nut. 850 1995

        posted by  Erik A on  Mon Aug 15 22:32 CST 2005
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        As I recall, the gap wasnt there when our car was new...
        Must be due to compression of the rubber block inside the upper strut mount?







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