Ok, here is the dilema. I just installed my new lowering springs and struts this weekend. When removing the old spring from the old strut, I had to use a spring compressor. However, when installing the new shorter springs on the new struts, I didn't have to compress the spring at all. The mounting plate sat at just the right height for me to screw the retaining nut on by hand. Is this normal. The front ones I just had to press alittle by hand to get the nut to screw on. The rears on other hand, I can tighten the nut all the way until it stops and the spring can still move back and forth on the strut. This can't be right. It is like the springs are to short for the strut. I am using tokico struts and springs so I would assume that they would be perfectly matched. Has any one else had this problem or noticed it with their lowering springs? I am sure I put all the parts on correctly and in proper order. What is the problem or is this normal or am I doing something wrong.
Oh yeah one more problem I encountered was a stuck bolt holding the fork onto the lower control arm. It is totally rusted to the bushing in the control arm so I am unable to drop the fork. I had to really push down on the control arm just to get the strut in and out of the fork. I totally tore up the bushing trying to get the bolt out and still no luck. so now I am driving around with a torn up bushing with no way of getting it out to replace it. Any suggestions on how to get the bolt out without damage the fork.
any insight on any of the two topics would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks y'all
Peace out.
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