Re: upper strut bushings

[Brett Van Sprewenburg <brett@netacc.net>]

>I thought I would post this again in case anyone
>has any input that may have missed it last time.
>
>Tech question:
>
>When I installed the Poly units on my Scirocco
>I noticed that they tighten down snug with no
>slack (shorter sleeve?). With this setup I assume
>that the strut must turn in its carrier when the
>wheels are turned L to R. Is this the way these
>poly units are supposed to work? Will this
>eventually damage the struts? (Bilstein HD's) If
>this is ok, would It be a good idea to grind down
>the sleeves for the OEM units (w/ Boge TG's) on
>my other Scirocco?
>
>
>
>Thanks,
>Randy B.


If you shorten the stock spacers and bolt everything back together
tightly, the bearings will be locked.  Makes turning the car quite
difficult. :)  I wouldn't suggest it.

==Brett

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