flash9
Veteran Member
A few years ago I installed Bilstein HD Shocks on my 2003 Jetta Wagon, and I double checked everything when putting them back together. I did notice that the front upper strut top "metal cap" did not sit down flush bit it did not appear to impact the driving so I really did not think much about it.
This week, I had my local Firestone dealership rotate and balance my tires and they said this was causing my upper strut to move around.
Here is what it looks like (on both sides).
Here is what it looks like with the "metal cap" removed.
Here is my setup for getting the nut tightened down to secure the "metal cap" down as far as it can go.
Is there any problem with the "metal cap" not going flush with the frame of the car?
This week, I had my local Firestone dealership rotate and balance my tires and they said this was causing my upper strut to move around.
Here is what it looks like (on both sides).
Here is what it looks like with the "metal cap" removed.
Here is my setup for getting the nut tightened down to secure the "metal cap" down as far as it can go.
Is there any problem with the "metal cap" not going flush with the frame of the car?
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