2016 Explorer strut mounts - which way is arrow supposed to point?

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I’m replacing the struts on my Explorer tomorrow with quick struts. The OEM struts have a mark and arrow on top that points to the outside of the wheel. However, both quick struts have the arrow pointing the opposite way, inward. I thought it might be by chance, but both are like that. Supposedly moving that mark 180 degrees changes camber. Does anyone know if I should rotate the mount on the quick struts to match OEM? Picture included for reference.

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Do you have the strut for the right side on the left? Rockauto shows left and right struts, so you may have it on the wrong side.
 
Do you have the strut for the right side on the left? Rockauto shows left and right struts, so you may have it on the wrong side.
I have both, and it wouldn’t matter. Based on how it bolts to the knuckle, the arrow is pointing inwards. All OEM strut mounts are installed pointing outward though. I think I’ll just rotate them around to match what OEM looks like. I just found it odd that both came out of the box clocked perfectly to point inward.
 
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