Strut - 1994 850 wagon - clunk sound, now it's leaning

loveMy850 · Post by **loveMy850** » 30 Aug 2019, 14:48

Hi Guys, I've got a dilemma.. I had both struts replaced. Afterwards I drove 4 miles stopped and parked. There was a clunkand now it's leaning. I know it's lower because after this I had to put new sway links on cause the ones I ordered didn't fit when the job was done.when we put it on a 4 legged ( whatever you call it ) ( : hydraulic lift it was lower getting that side of the leg lift up under the car. What the heck happened? Why did it fall? A friend said its probably the clamp wasn't tight and the spring dropped in the cup spring. I don't know. I do know if it has to be taken off again I have to get all new mount nuts.or could I have gotten a bad strut. There Sachs original. What do you guys think is going on? Thank you❤

Post by **abscate** » 30 Aug 2019, 15:46

Take some pictures of the struts with some light so we can see detail and maybe

The cheap strut parts are the Devils tin snips, tempting you with their price, only to break on the trip home.

Klausc · Post by **Klausc** » 31 Aug 2019, 10:45

Either a spring failed or the top strut mount broke. Open the hood to check the latter. But, considering the age of the car, I would lean towards a broken spring. If this is the case, you will need new springs on both sides.

Post by **ZionXIX** » 31 Aug 2019, 11:10

Did the spring seat bust through? Usually hits the hood.

Post by **erikv11** » 31 Aug 2019, 18:43

ZionXIX wrote: ↑31 Aug 2019, 11:10 Did the spring seat bust through? Usually hits the hood.

"Usually" hits the hood??? I've heard of that a couple times but never actually seen it happen, And I've seen a couple dozen busted. P80 spring seats.

Would be interested to see pics of the strut hitting the hood.

Post by **ZionXIX** » 01 Sep 2019, 07:04

erikv11 wrote: ↑31 Aug 2019, 18:43
ZionXIX wrote: ↑31 Aug 2019, 11:10 Did the spring seat bust through? Usually hits the hood.
"Usually" hits the hood??? I've heard of that a couple times but never actually seen it happen, And I've seen a couple dozen busted. P80 spring seats.

Would be interested to see pics of the strut hitting the hood.

Maybe it's more rare than I thought but it happens. I guess it's more due to installer error.

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loveMy850 · Post by **loveMy850** » 01 Sep 2019, 13:33

Its drivable. I'm in another pickle so I've been so busy So Sorry not getting back,a friend rolled his truck and now I'm out in the middle of nowhere, no wifi only data had to get my phone turned on and change phones finally a girlfriend came over to give me a break away I'm at paneras, yes one big hassel. anyway its drivable, just not my baby, shoot I should have left old struts on. anyway when I get time,I hope this evening I have to get back on site and fill you guys in, she runs so rough, not good, not good at all, and get on this, I appreciate all you guys, I'm so distraught right now, and worn the H out! I know its labor day and everyone will be out having a good time, I hope you all do! I know I'm not going anywhere!, Gotta take care of a friend, its who I am, but I need your help guys...... ok, well Happy Labor Day everyone.. B safe out there.

Post by **erikv11** » 01 Sep 2019, 15:43

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Post by **erikv11** » 01 Sep 2019, 15:43

Hang in there, we'll be here when you get back around to it!

ZionXIX wrote: ↑01 Sep 2019, 07:04 ...
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Thanks for posting that up. That's one junky spring seat in that example - those were by Gabriel.

Post by **abscate** » 01 Sep 2019, 16:09

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