Front strut replacement

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Jan 21, 2012 | 11:48 AM

embrypm

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Front strut replacement

Ive just begun to replace my front struts (Monroe quick strut pre-assembled)
The thing is, the top bearing plate bolts and the lower mounting point are out of alignment by 90 degrees. The included directions say they can be rotated but gives no procedure and they do not just "turn" easily obviously

Has anyone encountered this and know how to rotate them to fit??
Thanks!!
Paul

Jan 21, 2012 | 12:13 PM

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Dumb question, but you sure you rotated the top bolt pattern to the proper mating orientation? I ask because I briefly thought something similar with one of my struts. Top bolts have a specific orietation.

Jan 21, 2012 | 12:16 PM

embrypm

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Yea, double checked that
Top 3 bolts only fit one way it seems

Jan 21, 2012 | 12:25 PM

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Installing my second Rancho Quick-Lift Strut I swore I had it oriented properly based on the angles yet it was 90 deg off. Then realized the bolt pattern really was not priented properly.