If you need to cut ANYTHING, the ONLY thing that would be safe to cut at that point would be the top of the silver piston. The tube (bottom) is pressurized and filled with gas.
Can you cut the bottom of a strut?
You only need to cut the outer tube and not all the way through the strut.Make sure that when finished the inside edge of the strut tube is smooth. 9. Enlarge the hole on the bottom to 14mm (approximately 9/16”) using an electric drill.
Can I cut a shock in half?
as long as the shock is fully extended I would say that it is completely safe. Thought about it more, and I may just cut the forks. Problem is, there’s still spring compression on there that the shock shaft is holding, even at full extension.
Can a strut explode?
When the strut assembly is subjected to fire, the gas expands, and the seal fails. The rod can become a missile, being launched with explosive force, damaging anything in its path. The following excerpts from some of the many similar reports underscore this danger.
How much torque do you need for struts?
Torque the strut to knuckle bolts to 63 ft/lb. Torque the top strut top nut to 41 ft/lb. check front wheel alignment, adjust camber etc as needed.
Can struts get stuck?
Moral of the story is that old struts can get stuck when you put your car on a lift where the wheels are free. Don’t blame the mechanic. It just happens.
What happens if you put shocks on upside down?
Some people say that monotube or gas pressurize shocks can be mounted upside down, however in time they will develop and extra inch or more of piston travel that has little to no dampening effect whatsoever. Ultimately: don’t mount shocks upside down just because it looks cool.
Can you cut a strut?
There is no doubt cutting the unistrut is a challenging task, but some of the easiest ways can help you cut unistrut with ease.We will use a Wilton strut cutter that is easy to transport and comes with hydraulic features to cut the unistrut.
Can I air up while driving?
During summer months you will be able to drive your car daily and probably be able to air-out in most areas. During the Winter, it’s crucial that you make sure there is no water or condensation in your air tank.The last thing you want is to drive over an ice chunk and break a line.
Can shock absorbers burst?
A vehicle without shocks would keep bouncing up and down for a while after every bump; the shock absorbs the energy of the bouncing. Unfortunately, shocks and struts can break or wear out.
Do you need a torque wrench to change struts?
Registered. You can replace your struts without a torque wrench but of course it’ll be better to have one. A lot of suspension components on cars aren’t supposed to be much tighter than you can do with your bare hands anyway (IE: no air tools).
Can you over tighten shocks?
By over tightening the shock absorber on the mount, this will excessively squash the bush reducing the amount of flexibility or articulation in the bush. This will lead to premature wear of the bush and possibly breaking the shock absorber eye or stud. Alternately the mounting bracket on the vehicle could also break.
Is torque wrench necessary for suspension?
Torque wrenches are essential to do things to spec but aren’t generally mandatory. It comes down to your level of detail.
Why do we invert shocks?
By design, inverted forks have shorter and thinner walled fork tubes. This results in less steering inertia and more responsive handling feel. One more benefit, inverted front ends deliver better compression and rebound dampening than conventional designs.
What kind of shock can be mounted upside down?
The working piston and rod are very similar to the double tube shock design. The difference is that a mono-tube shock absorber can be mounted upside down or right side up and it will work either way. *NOTE A conventional two-tube shock absorber must be mounted somewhat vertically.
Can you mount a twin tube shock upside down?
No. Typical twin-tube shocks, whether standard or gas-charged, are not designed to function upside down for many important reasons.Attempts to do this will likely result in poor shock performance, premature failure and potential damage to your vehicle.
How hard is it to change struts?
Installing the new strut is the reverse of the removal, but it’s very tricky and sometimes impossible to get it into place and hold it there while you get the nuts started. So enlist the help of a friend for the actual installation. Once it’s in place, torque the strut mount nuts to spec.
What is difference between shocks and struts?
The major difference between shocks and struts is that a strut is a structural part of the vehicles suspension system where a shock is not. A strut is also crucial part of the vehicles steering system and greatly affects alignment angles. Camber and caster angles are usually adjusted right on the strut itself.
Can you replace one shock absorber?
Your shock absorbers work in pairs, so ideally, replacing both of them should be carried out at the same time. However, if one has broken, or is severely damaged, you could consider replacing only the damaged side.
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