how far should the threaded rod at the top of the strut come up through the suspension tops on the front.mines seem to have came through about 50mm when i lowered the car down??i put the top hat on underneath and no nut and then just up through the suspension top and obviously the nut at the top.should there be a nut underneath to stop it coming right through if yous get what i mean??

 

iv assembled mine with the top hat held with a nut, like a standard strut is built up

but yeh, mine has a lot of thread sticking through the strut cap too, does clear the bonnet though, and was told its normal, so im assuming it is

 

Mine aren't like that.

I have minimal thread through.

Mine go.....

Spring - Alloy Spring Retainer - Standard Bearing - Spacer Washer - Standard Top Mount - Powerflex Bush - Strut top - Nut

Hope this helps.

 

im sure thats what mines is like.only one nut on them at the very top.there was only minimal thread through when up on axle stands then when i lowered it down it came up through a good bit.

 

bump.can any one confirm if a nut is meant to hold original suspension top on that you take from old suspension or is it just the one nut in the engine bay on the strut top,cheers.

 

Yes, I missed that out. There is a nut to hold the whole assembly together prior to fitting it to the car. That is from the original set-up and goes on after the top mount.

 

cheers mate.thats good news then as i have put them on wrong.puts my mind at ease now.will get them sorted at weekend