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May Have Front Struts on wrong side

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Old 03-29-12, 01:07 PM
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I replaced the factory struts because I changed rims/ tires and needed wheel well clearance. Changing them provided 2 inches I needed. I may have the struts backwards(L/R). They were Identical in vertical size. Coil count was lower. Ive read about the upper mount cup being an issue.
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can you provide more information?
when I did my struts, there wasnt a left and a right. They were both the same.
If your mount is on correctly, you should be able to rotate the entire strut assembly untill it fits.
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it doesnt matter if it's left or right. they both should fit interchangeably.
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the regular coil suspension is same on both sides, but different front to rear.

i believe the air suspension units are corner specific though.
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Can somebody verify this for the air suspension? I have seen a bunch of maybes but no certainty. I am looking at a used air shock locally on Craig's and he doesn't know which side it came from, he is stating it can be used for either. Anybody?
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