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springs are shorter than shocks' max length

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17 Apr 2017 02:17 - 18 Apr 2017 02:05 #180312 by Jimny987
springs are shorter than shocks' max length was created by Jimny987
Hi,

Last week I lifted up my jimny for maintenance, tyre hung down naturally and the shock extended to it's max.

In this situation, I observed that the springs are shorter than shock and it can be moved easily.

Is it normal? or my springs are too short?
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18 Apr 2017 06:56 #180357 by Busta
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Your springs are too short or your shocks are too long. Are you using shock extender brackets by any chance?
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18 Apr 2017 08:11 #180360 by Jimny987
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Thanks for reply,

I am not using extender brackets.

How about adding a spring spacer to fix it?

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18 Apr 2017 09:43 #180361 by mlines
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Sounds fairly normal to me. As the springs and shocks are not combined (ie. MacPherson strut) but sit separately they tend to work almost independently.

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
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18 Apr 2017 10:12 #180363 by Jimny987
Replied by Jimny987 on topic springs are shorter than shocks' max length
If it's normal, can I add spring spacer to get it tight?

Will adding a spring spacer effect the suspension system in the situation?

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