Hello!
I am currently trying to replace a spring after the existing spring snapped. I have tried a NAPA spring that sat really wonky. So thinking it could be a fault with the spring, obtained a further two springs from different manufacturers, and both have the same issue. I have now come to the conclusion that it must be the shock top-cap (there is also a split in the rubber bush in this part) and wondered if anybody had come across this issue before? Basically, the spring is “bulging” completely the wrong way - towards the body of the car - to the extent it won’t actually allow the shock to go back on the car. The top cap is slanted significantly one way - it’s nowhere near flat when screwed onto the shock / spring. The top screw on the shock is also well off-centre to the extent it’s pressed against one side of the top cap.
I include some images. I plan to try and get new top cap (possibly a whole new shock assembly to rule any other issues) tomorrow - any further advice is appreciated.
https://flic.kr/p/2mvQ78M
