Need Help!

Does anyone have specific directions for how to install Sprint Shocks/Struts on a 01 cavalier. Because i ordered some and the rear ones arent fitting. I was wondering if there was something i needed to do to get the bottom of the strut to fit.....it looks nothin like the stock one

now im not sure if rear struts are supposed to be any different, but maybe you ordered 2 front struts on accident?

it is supposively the right one, i called to make sure they hadnt sent me the wrong ones

Your front should be short and fat, and the rear will be skinny and smidge taller. Better yet... the struts should look exactly like the stock OEM ones you too off and the springs should have the same dimensions. Fatter one on the front strut and skinny tall on rear. Coiled tightly ends should be strut mount side up.