I seem to have found myself into a bit of a situation...
Trying to install a set of rear Monroe QuickStruts ( 171373L/171373R.) So far I only have attempted the right side.
First observation, the Monroes are considerably longer than the old factory units and that is causing me considerable drama trying to get them installed:
I'm having problems with getting the front stud in the hole and it's next to impossible to get the bottom on the stud there.
The only thing I've been able to do is place a jack under the strut and lift it up, which lets me get both top studs in. But then, the bottom is sitting crooked and will not go on the stud down there.
I've tried pulling down on the axle to so the bottom stud gets closer to the strut, but it's not enough.
I tried forcing it on with a few whacks of a rubber mallet and got it started, but then it was so crooked and tight all it wanted to do was eat up the threads on the bottom stud.
What's the trick I'm missing here?