69sroadster Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I replaced the front struts and springs on my 280zx with tokico HPs about 2 months ago. The front strut bearings checked out okay then but now I notice a clunk from time to time going over bumps and it seems there might be a little play in the top of the strut when I muscle the strut by hand. From what I can see with the car on the ground the only play I could think of would be the bearing...any thoughts? I'm now thinking I may have an excuse to get some camber plates but want to make sure I'm not missing something else and still have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Check the gland nut to make sure it hasn't loosened. Also, when you first tightened the gland nut down on the shock did the nut bottom on the shock or on the threads in the strut tube? It must bottom on the shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69sroadster Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 John I truly can't remember so I'm going to have to pull the top of the strut out again to confirm I guess and check out the bearing too while I'm at it. If the threads didn't bottom out on the insert then I guess I'll have to put some kind of spacer in between the top of the strut and the bottom of the gland nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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