This is my first time trying to replace the suspension. All new OEM struts and springs, but my old struts measure longer.
Does the spring expand the shock further than its resting position? I tried extending it but it seemed pretty firm not wanting to expand the 1.5" i would need for it to be the same length as my old strut.
Part number is the same on both 48510-35100.
Old part - 21.25"
New part 19.75"
I compressed the new spring maybe 1/2" more than the ones currently installed and it was getting really hard to compress anymore.