Suspension coil installation

2002 FORD FIESTA
108,000 MILES
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DARREN 1973
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Replacing suspension coil on drivers side.when I went to put it back on the strut is too low I can’t attach anything back onto it.
Feb 18, 2020 at 5:22 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Are you sure you have the correct spring?

It should be the same height as the old one.

You may want to look at installing a quick strut or one that has the complete assembly with the spring, strut, and mount. It is a plug and play.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-shock-absorber

Roy
Feb 18, 2020 at 5:38 AM
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