Any pictures of these installed? Just popped out to my cabrio to see what's what and couldn't really visualize where they go
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Originally posted by jeffnhiscars View PostIve sent a PM to everyone who has expressed interest and not yet purchased. All paid orders are shipped.
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Originally posted by BaltimoreBimmer View PostAny pictures of these installed? Just popped out to my cabrio to see what's what and couldn't really visualize where they goSeat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
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Here is where the top strut sits
There's a ball socket at the bottom which has a pin that's a bit awkward to remove as it's deep in the hinge mechanism. I used a metal BBQ skewer to pop it free. From there it's easy to fish out
To reinstall I put some grease in the hole to hold the pin while I lowered the strut in to place. Then carefully pried the socket over the ball with a large screwdriver. If you get that done without dislodging the pin, it's easy enough to pop the pin back in place with the same screw driver
Note the chunk of broken plastic sleeve sitting under the socket. That's what 30yo plastic likes to doLast edited by jeffnhiscars; 04-18-2017, 05:41 AM.Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
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Alice the Time Capsule
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87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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The upper end is your fairly straight forward pin & clip mechanism only you are securing the sleeve not the strut. The strut slides freely in the sleeve with the back half of the top flipped up so they zero tension when installing these
Don't forget to pry out the tab with a small screw driver or hook so it clears the pin. Don't just pull on the clip or you might damage it
Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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So remove the old clip, detach upper end of sleeve and remove old assembly. Install new strut on ball socket, snap pin around neck, slide new sleeve over it and reinstall sleeve pin.
Repeat on other side and your done.Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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Originally posted by parkerbink View PostGot mine today, turns out my car was converted from electric top and did not have them at all.
I no longer have to hold the lid.
Thanks!!!
You're welcome !!Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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The top struts were alternative fun doing. The passenger side had a little circlip instead of the big full size clip in your picture on top. I was glad when I found the big one on teh driver side until it fell and disappeared.
I had to scour my fasteners to find another.
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Originally posted by parkerbink View PostThe top struts were alternative fun doing. The passenger side had a little circlip instead of the big full size clip in your picture on top. I was glad when I found the big one on teh driver side until it fell and disappeared.
I had to scour my fasteners to find another.
Originally posted by cspec View PostVery interested! Just wondering the difficulty in the install?
As a reminder, always install gas. struts with the piston down. There's oil inside to help keep the seals from drying out. Done ask me about Bilsteins :)Last edited by jeffnhiscars; 04-29-2017, 07:11 AM.Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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