90Q suspension question

[Huw Powell]

> Lowered the car back to the ground, pulled the plastic caps off that cover
> the top of the struts, and found that the metal retaining washer on top of
> the strut is about 1/2" clear of the body when weight is on the tires.  It's
> just sitting there in the air making no contact with the body.
>
> What gives?  I haven't had a chance to get at the Bentley, but clearly the
> top of the strut shouldn't be sitting 1/2" above the body so the whole strut
> can travel up and down 1/2" before making contact with the body.

Sounds right.  the car is resting on the plate that sits atop the strut
proper.  The washer up 1/2" is to stop it all from falling out if you
get air, or raise the car.  Why not direct contact?  Because the struts
change angle relative to the car as you steer, etc., and need some play
to do that.

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Huw Powell

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