Guess we were both typing at the same time....:stupid:

The only thing I would be concerned about at all would be if the gland nut were to be left loose or to come loose, is the "spacer" going to be able to move around under the cartridge? If it might, will it be so that the catridge is no longer fully supported or is the "spacer" fitted to the cartridge so that it can't move?

OK, guys. Thanks. I feel better now that it has been discussed a bit. Kinda wish I had a set them to play with and measure a bit.

Remember, like my Mama always says, "Nobody sweats the details like Carl." :stupid:

Not that it matters, the old strut has a rod extension of 39% of body length. The new one is 43%. Or: the old strut has a body/rod extension ration of 2.6/1 The new one is 2.3/1

Those spacers are on TIGHT. They are pressed over the thickened little 'foot' on the bottom. They are galvanized steel pipe with a wall thinkness of maybe 3/16. I have actually read of steel spacers being cut and installed in the bottom of strut tubes. This seems at least as good, because instead of just basically a block sitting under the cartridge, you actually have a male/female union.

Thanks, guys for the little adrenaline shot. I'm going back to my margaritas.

steve77

Hopefully you don't work on the car after drinking the margaritas.... ROFL

I've seen different kinds of spacers... just wondered if these were press-fitted over the "foot" or if it was loose.....

Originally posted by Zvoiture

Not that it matters, the old strut has a rod extension of 39% of body length. The new one is 43%. Or: the old strut has a body/rod extension ration of 2.6/1 The new one is 2.3/1

I think that is what concerned me most. As Keith pointed out in an earlier reply, the shorter strut had a longer length of piston sticking out, yet a shorter "strut body". That is what concerned me in regard to bottoming out. Longer Piston / Shorter Strut body doesn't make much sense to me if one expects similar range of motion.

Margaritas. now that sounds like a great idea. Z Ya!

>>>>Hopefully you don't work on the car after drinking the margaritas<<<<

I'm buried in grapes right now. I have not time to work on my car. AND THERE'S SO MUCH TO DO!!!! AND ALL THE PARTS ARE JUST SITTING THERE!!! Another 1/2 ton tomorrow. Oh well, wine will settle down next week. Until then, this stupid NON-ROLLING car just sits there RIGHT SMACK DAB IN THE WAY. I'm pumping around it and over it and...........

steve77

How much wine are you making? What variety of grapes? Do you buy grapes or grow your own? Do you sell the wine you make?

Sorry, Inquiring minds want to know.