Ok I have a quick spring question/dilemna

DragonXero13 · 12-12-2006, 09:39 AM

So I got my Springs installed by a local subbie owner and he thought that the black things inside the spring (Picture below) was the bumpstop and he cut 5 rings of it.

Will this harm anything if cut?

kessler89 · 12-12-2006, 10:03 AM

uhhhhh, the bump stops are yellow and inside the strut, i believe what you're saying is he cut the dust cover????? idk if that'll hurt anything or not

DragonXero13 · 12-12-2006, 10:09 AM

Yeah, I am talking about the dust cover ..

He thought that was the bumpstop..

Lets say there was dust build up somewhere, where the dust cover would be, couldn't that build up and become a problem with maybe jamming or something like that?

boataholic · 12-12-2006, 10:13 AM

Just buy new dust covers.
They won't be too expensive. Try the stealership and yes the bumpstops are inside the strut housing and they are a beige. If you don't replace the dust covers you are at risk of getting dust or sand inside the strut causing clunk or wear.

ZipZip · 12-12-2006, 10:16 AM

Hahaha...sorry to laugh, but that's pretty funny.

Anywho, the struts might die a little young without the dust covers fully in place, since more dirt has the possibility of getting to the strut shaft, but you should be okay.

However, you STILL need to get into the strut (via the bottom nut), take it apart, and shorten the bumpstop.

You also might consider finding a new suspension installer, but that's just my 2 cent opinion.

kessler89 · 12-12-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ZipZip

. You also might consider finding a new suspension installer, but that's just my 2 cent opinion.

this is good advice

if you want somethin done right do it yourself

boataholic · 12-12-2006, 10:19 AM

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You also might consider finding a new suspension installer

I'd agree... Stay away from Chuys Garage LOL

DragonXero13 · 12-12-2006, 10:19 AM

Yeah, that's true.

The price sounded good .. 50 for an install whereas most places wanted 130. All you really need are 12s, 19s, and spring compressors ..

I thought that he knew what he was doing becuase he told me that he's done his before .. -_- Also, he's going to Arizona to do some mechanic/engineering school ..

He's white .. lol So we'll use Smith.

Well at least I know the problem, thanks!

***Got2Boostit2*** · 12-12-2006, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DragonXero13

Yeah, that's true.

The price sounded good .. 50 for an install whereas most places wanted 130. All you really need are 12s, 19s, and spring compressors ..

I thought that he knew what he was doing becuase he told me that he's done his before .. -_- Also, he's going to Arizona to do some mechanic/engineering school ..

He's white .. lol So we'll use Smith.

Well at least I know the problem, thanks!

But now you are gonna pay the savings and more to replace the dust covers.
Or leave them off and pay triple when the struts wear out prematurely.

Kinda sad and funny at the same time.....some people should stay away from working on cars. Or at least search and research before doing the work.

Good luck! and stay away from those shade trees!

DragonXero13 · 12-12-2006, 05:02 PM

If I don't cut the bump stop/ Is it okay if I leave it on for about 3-4 days before cutting them?

12-12-2006, 09:39 AM	#1
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12-12-2006, 10:03 AM	#2
kessler89 Spec C Club Car: Zohsex Fav Mod: 295 rears Location: Ohio Posts: 1,346 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	uhhhhh, the bump stops are yellow and inside the strut, i believe what you're saying is he cut the dust cover????? idk if that'll hurt anything or not

12-12-2006, 10:09 AM	#3
DragonXero13 Spec C Club Car: 06 STI Location: Washington Posts: 1,253 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Yeah, I am talking about the dust cover .. He thought that was the bumpstop.. Lets say there was dust build up somewhere, where the dust cover would be, couldn't that build up and become a problem with maybe jamming or something like that?

12-12-2006, 10:13 AM	#4
boataholic Professional STI Driver Car: 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Invidia G200 Location: The OC Posts: 412 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Just buy new dust covers. They won't be too expensive. Try the stealership and yes the bumpstops are inside the strut housing and they are a beige. If you don't replace the dust covers you are at risk of getting dust or sand inside the strut causing clunk or wear.

12-12-2006, 10:16 AM	#5
ZipZip Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 31 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Hahaha...sorry to laugh, but that's pretty funny. Anywho, the struts might die a little young without the dust covers fully in place, since more dirt has the possibility of getting to the strut shaft, but you should be okay. However, you STILL need to get into the strut (via the bottom nut), take it apart, and shorten the bumpstop. You also might consider finding a new suspension installer, but that's just my 2 cent opinion.

12-12-2006, 10:19 AM	#8
DragonXero13 Spec C Club Car: 06 STI Location: Washington Posts: 1,253 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Yeah, that's true. The price sounded good .. 50 for an install whereas most places wanted 130. All you really need are 12s, 19s, and spring compressors .. I thought that he knew what he was doing becuase he told me that he's done his before .. -_- Also, he's going to Arizona to do some mechanic/engineering school .. He's white .. lol So we'll use Smith. Well at least I know the problem, thanks!