[s-cars] Help on 2B camber plates install

[Andrew Beckert]

I had similar problems when I installed mine on Bilsteins.  Seems the nut
only threads about 3/4 of the way.

Andrew

On Dec 11, 2007 6:20 PM, Steve Marinello <smarinello at entouch.net> wrote:

> Guys,
>
> Finally getting around to installing these beauties...but it won't quite
> work.  There doesn't seem to be enough threaded shaft to get the nut on
> the strut completely.  Removing the lower strut cap/sheath gives a
> couple of threads, but to get it tightened up the way it should, I can't
> use any upper washer, and 2B did supply one for that purpose.  The
> instructions do say remove lower and upper washers on the car, but I
> can't see going without any upper washer at the nut.
>
> Experience on this?  The struts are supposed to be Bilstein Sports that
> were part of the Abt/Eibach/Bilstein set-up the PO put on the car.
> They appear to have no more than 1 1/2" of thread; can't remember
> whether that's right, as it's been too long since I wrenched shocks into
> the departed S6 sedan.
>
> Glad I finally got around to this anyway.  He had the stock plates
> slotted to where there's maybe an eighth of an inch left at the edge...
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Steve
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