Bit Embarassing

**Fausto79** · 19th June 2015, 11:37 AM

OK, i forgot which way this goes. i took note when i took old one off which way the dust cover goes but i cant remember now. on the damper it says dust cover towards centre of vehicle. well the whole thing is pretty much in the middle of the car so that would be?

the other way round doesnt really sit as nicely the dust guard wont sit flush which is why i think it's like this. also on the net most pictures show it the same way round. wanted confirmation though before i tighten bolts.

and before people start making comments about mouting it higher up etc. yes i know this can be done and is recommended but i dont have the time or money to change things and am happy with where it is. i only do mild 4wd work just to get me fishing/camping so that position suits me.

**SouthOz** · 19th June 2015, 11:59 AM

I think the cover end should be on the non moving end but havnt checked mine.

Dave

**Fausto79** · 19th June 2015, 03:29 PM

that makes sense. i cant remember how the old one was. just remember the cover was loose and would just move around. trying to remember which way though.

**theNEWT** · 22nd June 2015, 01:57 PM

Mine is set up like yours in the pic.

Tombie · 22nd June 2015, 02:17 PM

Open end of cover pointing DOWN

So the mud and water can run out

**Fausto79** · 22nd June 2015, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by theNEWT

Mine is set up like yours in the pic.

yea it shows it that way on workshop manual too. i wasnt sure if it was because it is made for british vehicles but then i remember that the brits drive on the same side of the road as us.

thanks for looking

**Fausto79** · 22nd June 2015, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Tombie

Open end of cover pointing DOWN

So the mud and water can run out

i think the open end is down as it is now. i took the photo with my crooked arm so it looks the other way round.

**loanrangie** · 23rd June 2015, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by Tombie

Open end of cover pointing DOWN

So the mud and water can run out

Down, there aint no down in stock D1 position ?

Tombie · 23rd June 2015, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Down, there aint no down in stock D1 position ?

Ok slightly downwards. Is that better

**Fausto79** · 30th June 2015, 10:32 AM

Even more embarassing. How the hell do you tighten the thing? i managed to get one nut on the left hand side by holding onto the body of it and tightening. the nut on the right hand side wont go on as the whole thread turns with it whilst trying to tighten and there is no room to grab anywhere to stop it. is there a trick to these?

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