1998 v70AWD front strut spring rubs wheel well

Miltown · Post by **Miltown** » 16 Aug 2013, 21:13

So I replaced my struts about 2 years ago with the Bilstens and when I was putting it all back together I did notice that each of the springs seemed bowed . I never noticed that before on any other struts I have done but let it go as when I tried to get it straighter it still would still come out bowed. The bow is slight but it is there . I let it go but now I'm getting this knocking noise from the spring hitting the wheel wells. Has anyone else had this issue and is that bow normal in the springs? Thanks

Overland_XC · Post by **Overland_XC** » 12 Oct 2017, 00:04

Got this problem. Did you find out what it is?

Miltown · Post by **Miltown** » 12 Feb 2018, 20:58

Just ended up replacing both struts complete. No issue now.

Post by **rspi** » 13 Feb 2018, 09:09

Chances are, the springs were not set in the spring seat properly.