Fw: upper strut bushings

["Dave & Carol" <dcewing@prodigy.net>]

I did this same thing.  I ground down the bushings because I thought that it
had way too much looseness in them and at the time I was chasing a
suspension problem.  It didn't fix the problem and the springs made a
springy noise when I turned.  Eventually I replaced the bushings and found
my suspension problem to be lower control arm bushings that were worn.  I
have since then installed poly urethane strut bearings and just used the
bushings from the stock bearings and they worked fine.  HTH!!

Dave

> I thought I would post this again in case anyone
> has any input that may have missed it last time.
>
> Tech question:
>
> When I mounted new front OEM upper strut
> bushings/bearings I noticed a little play due to
> the sleeve that the strut shaft passes through
> and the top nut/washer tightens down on to.
> I have installed many of these on my VW's
> and friends VW's and I have always noticed
> it being this way so figured it was normal. I
> figured it was this way to allow the strut to turn
> when you turn the wheels left to right.
>
> 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?
>
> If anyone has researched this or can help out
> it would much appreciated. Off to the races
> tomorrow, assuming the gas stations are open
> and the world does not end :)
>
> Thanks,
> Randy B.
> Cosmos 81 Scirocco S - 2.0L 16V
> (under the knife OSP car)
> Mars 81 Scirocco S - t t 1847cc
> (my new CSP car until the other is done)
>
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