Strut Orientation

[derekmj64]

I am replacing the struts on my wife's 2015 Limited Explorer (3.5L 4WD), I removed the old ones and the top bearing plates got moved and now I am unsure which way the arrows are supposed to face on the strut (inward or outward). I am replacing the struts with new Monroe's. Thanks for your help!

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum Derek.
I was able to find 2 threads on this but they were not updated with a resolution. The 2nd one has a post that might help.

Front strut mount arrow

First post - thanks for everyone's input on this forum. Just replaced both front shocks but didn't notice until I was about to reinstall the second one that there's a notch and arrow on top plate. Wish I noted how it was installed originally. I couldn't find any reference to it on this forum...

www.explorerforum.com

Front strut replacement 2013 Ford Explorer

I'm a new member to this forum. I installed some Monroe Quick struts on my Explorer and I'm having issues with a clunking noise when turning at a standstill or in a parking lot. The ride is pretty smooth just driving straight and over bumps. Has anyone had issues with Monroe Quick struts before?

www.explorerforum.com

Peter

 

[derekmj64]

Welcome to the Forum Derek.
I was able to find 2 threads on this but they were not updated with a resolution. The 2nd one has a post that might help.

Front strut mount arrow

First post - thanks for everyone's input on this forum. Just replaced both front shocks but didn't notice until I was about to reinstall the second one that there's a notch and arrow on top plate. Wish I noted how it was installed originally. I couldn't find any reference to it on this forum...

www.explorerforum.com

Front strut replacement 2013 Ford Explorer

I'm a new member to this forum. I installed some Monroe Quick struts on my Explorer and I'm having issues with a clunking noise when turning at a standstill or in a parking lot. The ride is pretty smooth just driving straight and over bumps. Has anyone had issues with Monroe Quick struts before?

www.explorerforum.com

Peter

Thank you for sharing!

 

[tonydmm2]

I am replacing the struts on my wife's 2015 Limited Explorer (3.5L 4WD), I removed the old ones and the top bearing plates got moved and now I am unsure which way the arrows are supposed to face on the strut (inward or outward). I am replacing the struts with new Monroe's. Thanks for your help!

I think I found a video with the arrows pointing toward the engine, i had to look closely.

 

[peterk9]

I think I found a video with the arrows pointing toward the engine, i had to look closely.

Thanks for that Tony but I don't believe the member you quoted is around any longer. He was last seen here on May 6, 20221. However, it may help others.

Peter

 

[Crates]

Factory orientation is arrows out