[DML] Struts Revisited

["Scot Stern" <Scotstern@xxxxxxx>]

I wanted to share with you my recent experience regarding new struts 
and then ask a question.

I recently started an email dialog with Toby concerning struts and I 
purchased two of his temperature compensated struts primarily to try 
something different and to be covered by his lifetime warranty.  They 
seemed like a good investment.

The communication was excellent, the shipment was fast and they arrived 
via US Postal Service well packaged.  The shipping charges were totally 
reasonable, so all-in-all it was a favorable experience.

I installed them on the Delorean and here are my findings:

The torsion bars appeared to be similar on both sides in that without a 
strut installed on the door, if they were gently lowered, they would 
stay open about 2 to 3 inches measured at the bottom.  Since this was 
the "bottom" of the spec I was worried that I might have to "adjust" 
them in order to get the new struts to function properly.

I installed the new struts on both doors and they both reacted in the 
same way.  They go all of the way up with a strong action and if left 
alone, they "bounce" slightly that the top end of the travel.

I am not too upset by the strength of the struts as I don't drive the 
car too much and I can easily "assist" the process by providing some 
resistance in order to protect the mounts.  They may soften a little 
with use but I think that overall, they will be fine.  If I had a 
choice, I would want them to be a bit more gently but then again, if 
that were the case, they may not open all of the way or stay open.

Now for my question....

Which way is the proper method for mounting them or does it make a 
difference?  My old ones were mounted with the cylinder at the top and 
strut at the bottom.  I mounted the drivers side the same way and then 
by accident I mounted the passenger side the other way.  It did not 
seem to make any difference.  Which is correct?

Thanks,

Scot Stern
6452



 







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