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Rctreece 09-29-2013 04:43 PM

Install lowering springs have problem
 
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I put on new springs today and noticed the strut covers don't go all the way down like they used to. Is this correct or is something wrong?

Bmatth1162 09-29-2013 05:20 PM

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Nah you're good, that's just how it is with lowering springs and McPherson struts. Here's a picture of mine to make you feel better...

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Bmatth1162 09-29-2013 05:21 PM

Sorry it's sideways (I don't know how to right it) but you can see we have the same looking strut covers

menendez1293 09-29-2013 05:24 PM

That happened to me when I had to remove the struts to get the Strut tower brace installed. Still on factory springs though

Apex Motorsports 09-29-2013 05:26 PM

It is completely normal. Nothing to worry about.

Dizzy82 09-29-2013 05:27 PM

Very normal.

UF4LIFE102SS 09-29-2013 05:30 PM

Mine look like that also.:thumbsup:

2010SLVRBULIT 09-29-2013 05:35 PM

yup, just get covers for them..

Rctreece 09-29-2013 05:56 PM

Damn I just pulled them out

Rctreece 09-29-2013 06:53 PM

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Oh well, I guess I am just well versed in doing these.

Rctreece 09-29-2013 06:55 PM

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Another

oldfriend 09-29-2013 06:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bmatth1162 (Post 7048773)
Sorry it's sideways (I don't know how to right it) but you can see we have the same looking strut covers

Here you go

BMR Sales 09-30-2013 10:04 AM

That little space between the retaining washer and the shock tower gives the washer clearance to pivot when you turn the steering wheel of the car so like everyone else said it is perfectly normal and you are good to go.

JusticePete 09-30-2013 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rctreece (Post 7048670)
I put on new springs today and noticed the strut covers don't go all the way down like they used to. Is this correct or is something wrong?

Watch and see why the space is there.



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