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strut assembly boot and retainer moves freely?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by iiFlynRyan, Jun 11, 2012.

  1. Jun 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM
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    iiFlynRyan

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    I just put on some OME 882 coils and OME 90004 struts and they rode great for a few days, but then I started hearing a concerning clunking on every bump from the front right. I pulled off my wheel and think the sound it coming from the boot and inner retainer on my strut assembly. They both move freely when the weight of my truck is off them. Is this normal?

    I'm a noob and this is my first time working on my suspension and I couldn't find any information regarding this, probably because its common sense. :confused:

    Thanks!
     
  2. Jun 12, 2012 at 3:10 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    Can you take a picture of what you mean by "inner retainer"?
     
  3. Jun 12, 2012 at 4:21 PM
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    P7240005_df876d8d156c5387eb019aa355f9184cf39747f5.jpg

    hope this helps
    both these parts within the coil move freely
     
  4. Jun 12, 2012 at 4:25 PM
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    Hmm, the plastic shield shouldn't really move freely, but it isn't really damaging anything by doing so. Hopefully something with the OMEs will chime in.
     
  5. Jun 12, 2012 at 4:28 PM
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    KenLyns

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    I am guessing the centering washers were not installed correctly when you put the strut hat on, therefore the dust boot isn't getting the clamping pressure.
     
  6. Jun 12, 2012 at 4:29 PM
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    Did these washers come out when you disassembled the stock strut?

    P7240005_mod.jpg
     
  7. Jun 12, 2012 at 4:33 PM
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    And I think your spring perch is installed upside down, going by this Wheeler's photo as a reference:
     

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