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Loose strut nut

jordanfaf · 2016-11-25 16:34:29

Installed new springs a few days ago and I'm getting a very slight knocking from the rear when going over ramps, I've put it down to the wheel changing kit in the boot knocking about (very firm suspension) Or a loose upper strut nut. Just wondering if it was the upper strut nut is it an urgent problem or can it wait til I…

25-11-2016 4:34pm

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jordanfaf

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Installed new springs a few days ago and I'm getting a very slight knocking from the rear when going over ramps,

I've put it down to the wheel changing kit in the boot knocking about (very firm suspension)

Or a loose upper strut nut.

Just wondering if it was the upper strut nut is it an urgent problem or can it wait til I have time to get it on a ramp?

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#2 26-11-2016 1:03am

jimbis

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What car is it?
And what do you mean by upper strut nut? If it's the nut that holds the top mount onto the suspension then I'd get it tightened asap, same with the top mount bolts that go into the chassis. You could get away with it but I wouldn't risk it. You shouldn't need a ramp to check/tighten these bolts. In fact the top mount to chassis bolts should be tightened after the car is dropped back into its wheels.

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