This plate was on the top threaded part...what is it for?
TIA
Nick

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To hold the strut in the compressed position for shipping? Was the bottom of it clipped onto the strut in any fashion?

Thanks for the reply, SpeedDemon.. I did wonder that myself, but it was just laying on the top rod, held on by the nut.It is just loose, and I wonder if you are right..it doesn't really look as if it is an actual component, as such.There is nothing similar on the original strut, so i am not going to worry any more, unless somebody else thinks otherwise!!
Nick

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I agree that it's used to hold the strut in the depressed position for shipping. You don't need it.

Nolan

Thanks guys...yes, you are right..the struts were in the extended position when they arrived...poking through the box ends!!! Pushed them back in, and the clips lock around the top of the body...problem solved!!!
Nick

Dont throw it away!
Thats THE crucial tool to get the job done!.....beerbottle opener

All I can say is that I did a complete tear-down and rebuild of my suspension last year... and there was nothing like that on the old struts nor the new ones.

Just out of curiosity, what brand struts did you buy?

Well FieRo, yours and Derek's beers are still sitting in our fridge, waiting to be opened.... !!
But as it is in cans, we don't need the opener!!!
Best wishes
Nick

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