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Please help...it's on the hoist....new springs don't fit

Eastcoastmod

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Halifax,
Year, Model & Trim Level
2003 Explorer Limited 4.6
Problem New Springs from Canuck Motorsports. I can't get the top mount to fit over the new springs.

I had to reuse the rubber bushing, the urethane bushing and the steel top mount. the urethane bushing fits perfectly without the rubber installed but will not go on if I use the rubber.

I measured the top diametre of the spring and it appears to be about 1/2 inch wider.

Has anyone else that used these springs had any issues?

The truck is on the hoist and I am about to regret paying a shop and not doing this myself. :(

03 limited 4.6 4x4
 






I ended up taking the dremel to the inside of the urethane bushing and trimming about 1mm to make it fit....
 






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