Mounting stud lengths may differ slightly, but all will mount correctly. The most common difficulty occurs when trying to install the mounting nut when the vehicle is not on the ground. This can cause the stud not to push all the through the mounting bushing and limit the exposed stud threads.
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Additional technical tips:
Noises After Shock/Strut Replacement: Causes.
The new shock or strut appears shorter than the unit removed from the vehicle.
Does any fluid need to be put into the strut housing when replacing a cartridge-style strut?
The strut started leaking fluid from the upper seal shortly after installation.
The left or right strut installs OK, but the other side won’t line up correctly.