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    Measure the distance between the strut towers

    I think one of my struts are bent in so to prove this I need a couple of measurements


    Last edited by jgoedhard; 11-15-2017 at 03:27 PM.

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    it's pouring here so I'll grab mine for you in the morning

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    I went to measure another Micra (2017 with a P series engine) and I didn't realise part of the engines air box was going to be in the way.

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    For mine, the centre line dimension from one strut mounting hole to the other is 44.25" - If you have a set or dimensions you'd like beyond that though... take pictures of "from:to" and I'll do what I can

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    If you need a strut I have a set I can send out. Only have 20k on them or less. Let me know. I will see if I can grab some measurements also

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    Quote Originally Posted by MightyMicra View Post
    If you need a strut I have a set I can send out. Only have 20k on them or less. Let me know. I will see if I can grab some measurements also

    Still have those struts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jgoedhard View Post
    Still have those struts?
    Yes I do
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    what makes you think you have a "stiff strut" ????
    2015 Micra S (manual)
    no A/C /no power options/ block heater/4x 2 Ohm speakers...all factory stock in 2015
    Feb 2015 build
    9,999 purchase price + tax..no additional 1600$ because it was a 2015 purchased in 2016
    so receipt says $8,399....+1600 .... so they look good i guess...for a brand new car!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrMicra2015 View Post
    what makes you think you have a "stiff strut" ????
    When rocking the car side to side, the driver side floats around up and down while the passenger side stays in a fixed position.

    If the strut is in the up position the car is 1 inch higher on that one side and throwing 160 pounds on the car does not make that side come down.

    If the strut is in the normal position, one could lift the car up with fender and it would stay in that position untill a big bump in the road throws it down.

    If reversing fast enough into a parking spot, braking cuases the front end to lift up making the strut extend in the up position making 1 inch gap and it wont come back down till I hit a bump hard enough

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    its a stiff something.....i would think it would go all floppy if it failed, i would guess its bent somehow, a distant possibility is its the lower control arm thats stiff?....weird.


    2015 Micra S (manual)
    no A/C /no power options/ block heater/4x 2 Ohm speakers...all factory stock in 2015
    Feb 2015 build
    9,999 purchase price + tax..no additional 1600$ because it was a 2015 purchased in 2016
    so receipt says $8,399....+1600 .... so they look good i guess...for a brand new car!

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