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alanz Dec 10, 2012 01:38 AM
What's this thing on top of the strut?
 
Today I installed swift springs on my 12 g37 xs, but I forgot to reinstall the pink paper thing on top of the OEM struct(see picture below). I wonder what is it and what does it do. I hope it won't do any damge. Sorry if I am being paranoid.

https://www.myg37.com/forums/members...uct-16419.jpeg

Thanks!

muyrec Dec 10, 2012 01:48 AM
It basically mask the noise it would make between the two metal contacts.

alanz Dec 10, 2012 01:57 AM
Originally Posted by muyrec (Post 3559616)
It basically mask the noise it would make between the two metal contacts.
Ahh make sense. Somebody now tell me don't loose sleep over this XD

G37Sam Dec 10, 2012 02:44 AM
How could you forget something like this man, your whole strut will fall apart when you hit 30mph!

Black Betty Dec 10, 2012 06:45 AM
It will work perfectly without it. However if it makes a really annoying noise (it may not) you'll want to go back in to install it.

And every one of those I've ever seen on any Nissan/Infiniti is orange, not pink.

blnewt Dec 10, 2012 08:24 AM
Originally Posted by Black Betty (Post 3559644)

And every one of those I've ever seen on any Nissan/Infiniti is orange, not pink.
He got the special "Breast Cancer Awareness" version :)

alanz Dec 10, 2012 10:17 PM
Originally Posted by G37Sam (Post 3559627)
How could you forget something like this man, your whole strut will fall apart when you hit 30mph!
waahhh! waahhh!

alanz Dec 10, 2012 10:19 PM
Originally Posted by Black Betty (Post 3559644)
It will work perfectly without it. However if it makes a really annoying noise (it may not) you'll want to go back in to install it.

And every one of those I've ever seen on any Nissan/Infiniti is orange, not pink.
I've kept in the glove box. I'll be sure to put it back it when I swap out the stock shocks. So far I haven't heard any noise yet, phew!

alanz Dec 10, 2012 10:21 PM
Originally Posted by blnewt (Post 3559650)
He got the special "Breast Cancer Awareness" version :)
Yes it's orange, I misspoke.

roxmysox99 Aug 26, 2013 12:41 AM
Old topic but had a question.

Forgot to reinstall this on the front right and now the car makes some noises over bumps...related?

blnewt Aug 26, 2013 12:53 AM
Originally Posted by roxmysox99 (Post 3670890)
Old topic but had a question.

Forgot to reinstall this on the front right and now the car makes some noises over bumps...related?
It's possible, could also be your upper camber arm bushings, or spring binding, or the strut itself, lots of moving parts in that area so just a process of elimination :confused2:

roxmysox99 Aug 26, 2013 01:20 AM
Originally Posted by blnewt (Post 3670891)
It's possible, could also be your upper camber arm bushings, or spring binding, or the strut itself, lots of moving parts in that area so just a process of elimination :confused2:
Probably just the gasket, had a friend lift the car and rock it a bit. Sounded like the noise was coming right from the area if the gasket. What's the name of it? Wanted to drop by Infiniti and pick one up real quick in the morning.

blnewt Aug 26, 2013 09:46 AM
Originally Posted by roxmysox99 (Post 3670894)
Probably just the gasket, had a friend lift the car and rock it a bit. Sounded like the noise was coming right from the area if the gasket. What's the name of it? Wanted to drop by Infiniti and pick one up real quick in the morning.
According to this diagram is an upper seal part #19, and $16 damn ripoff :(
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Damn Dirty Ape Aug 26, 2013 10:00 AM
Originally Posted by Black Betty (Post 3559644)
It will work perfectly without it. However if it makes a really annoying noise (it may not) you'll want to go back in to install it.

And every one of those I've ever seen on any Nissan/Infiniti is orange, not pink.
was orange on a 97 maxima se I had.

roxmysox99 Aug 26, 2013 10:39 PM
Any idea where to get one in person? Need one tomorrow morning. The Infiniti dealers in DFW don't have them in stock. Should I check with Nissan (350z or 370z)? What about an autoparts store? Maybe I should get one not made specifically for the G37.


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