Hi Folks,
I'm currently mid way through replacing springs and shocks on my JTD Multiwagon, went for Monroe reflex shocks and KYB springs, the cars done 174K miles so not too fussed about high quality/expensive fiat parts..
Anyway, after dismantling, I have now assembled one strut making sure the spring is seated correctly on the bottom of the strut and that the top cap and bearing assembly are correctly aligned.. My question is, is it normal for the spring to sit compressed on one side and slightly expanded on the opposite, like it's being squeezed out the back of the assembly (if that makes any sense)... It feels like it's correct as the shock absorber is off centre to the spring by way of the mounting cap, it just doesn't look quite right to my untrained eye.. Just wondered if anyone can advise if it's normal with new springs..
Cheers
JK
I'm currently mid way through replacing springs and shocks on my JTD Multiwagon, went for Monroe reflex shocks and KYB springs, the cars done 174K miles so not too fussed about high quality/expensive fiat parts..
Anyway, after dismantling, I have now assembled one strut making sure the spring is seated correctly on the bottom of the strut and that the top cap and bearing assembly are correctly aligned.. My question is, is it normal for the spring to sit compressed on one side and slightly expanded on the opposite, like it's being squeezed out the back of the assembly (if that makes any sense)... It feels like it's correct as the shock absorber is off centre to the spring by way of the mounting cap, it just doesn't look quite right to my untrained eye.. Just wondered if anyone can advise if it's normal with new springs..
Cheers
JK