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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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RB spring binding (?) [pictures]

I completed installing my front springs and shocks yesterday (RB & Koni) and noticed today that the top end of the spring is compressed onto itself a bit, I wasn't sure if this is how it should look; is this normal?

The rest of the spring looks fine as far as I can tell and I haven't noticed any issues in ride feel.

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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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Looks fine to me. Only the very top part of the coils are touching each other. Which they are like that even off the car right?

When I had S-Techs my top two coils were totally touching eachother.
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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Normal when installed. Unless, one or more is not touching it, then you might have a defective spring(s).
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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I have a 07 80000 miles I have drove the **** out of it canyon racing. I've enjoyd this car and felt really safe recently I changed my rims sport max 18 9 1/2 all around. 225 in the front and 275 in the back. Megan racing suspension I've had it for 2 years. Recently. I hit a curb cracked my old rims. That's why I got the new rims. Got re allinged. When I'm driving on the free way when I'm going over 80 the car sways. I have to fight the steering wheel its very wobbly. It feels really unwavering any bump on the road at high speeds moves the car it changes directions I got it alingement done. Tire pressure is good. What's the problem I want my 8 to go back to normal. Bushings maybe ?
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