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Shock not centered in spring

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Csmith8911, Apr 12, 2017.

  1. Oct 18, 2017 at 10:13 AM
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    pupdrew

    pupdrew Well-Known Member

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    working on it!
    did you have any squeaking noises when you turned? I'm having the same problem with my Bilstein struts. it wore a grove into my old top mount and its still leaning/rubbing on one side of the center hole. Does that mean I'm missing that important washer? I took it to a shop to replace the top mounts so I wouldn't know if that spacer is there or not.
     
  2. Oct 18, 2017 at 11:25 AM
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    frizzman

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    they probably did not install the washer then. you may have to get a new one.

    with the OME setup I have the Poly bushings keep it centered. I did not put that washer in but I have it in case it ever starts to move.
     
  3. Oct 19, 2017 at 7:41 AM
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    Glamisman

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    On my truck there was/were numerous noises, cluncking from worn inner tie rods, sway bar bushings wallowed out and the upper strut mount issue. I wont know which ones have diappeard until I get her back on the road. I purchased factory bushings and centering washers and ordered new top strut mounts from Low Range off road. The upper strut mounts from low range have the centering bushing molded into the lower bushing eliminating the need for the factory centering bushing... is this better, dont know, only time will tell.
     
  4. Jan 30, 2020 at 6:31 PM
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    jjsul

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    I can only find rear spring poly bushings from OME. Do you have front upper poly bushings?
     

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