Replaced front springs with FRPP and one side is off

Fang

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So I did the springs a while back and noticed today that the drivers side is way off in camber compared to the passenger side. Question is this: When putting them back in are the four bolts that secure it to the tower supposed to go back in a certain way? I didn't pay attention to this and it looks way off. The main bolt in the center looks like they are both centered if that matters. Anyone have anything on this?
 

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From the factory service manual:
Carefully lower the lower control arm and remove the strut and spring assembly.
To install, the notch and the arrow etched into the upper bearing assembly must face the outboard side of the vehicle.

Also, you need to get an alignment after installing lowering springs.

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To install, the notch and the arrow etched into the upper bearing assembly must face the outboard side of the vehicle.

+1

Also make sure the spring is sitting in the strut and strut mount correctly. There is a notch on the top mount and strut base plate where the spring ends sit and it can be a pain to line them up when decompressing the spring.

Strut mount bolt pattern should have no impact. Just make sure they are torqued down correctly.
 

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What should the shock tower bolts be torqued to?


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Man that seems like a light torque but ok. Thanks. Good link!


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