Lowering car, need some help

So not only am I lowering my car but I am replacing all of the stock rubber bushings with polyurethane ones. My question is, I started to assemble the rear struts/springs and when I go to tighten the top strut bolt, it tightens so far but there is a good inch or so of play between the top of the spring and the metal mount. Do I keep it like this while putting it back in the car and it will 'come together' with the car is dropped to the ground? Or am I missing something here? Everything is assembled correctly, I triple checked.

Thanks for any help

Steve

Lowering springs are alot shorter than standard springs, so yea, sometimes it takes the weight of the car to make the springs completely seat.

Yea I figured that out not too long ago lol. After thinking about it a little more, it made sense that even with the car in the air, if I tried to put the strut/spring assembly in it should seat properly when I push the strut upwards to get it on the strut pin on the knuckle....So that's what I did and it seated perfectly.

Anyway, I finally got the driver side rear completely done. All new poly bushings and new KYB GR2 w/ Eibach Pro Kit. The passenger side shouldn't be as bad with the bushings because I'm more experienced now and know what to expect.

I was thinking about doing a write-up on replacing the suspension bushings and taking a lot of pics. If I find some extra time I'll definitely do it because it seriously is a PAIN in the ass. I'm not using a press, or a propane torch. I'm using oxygen and acetylene to burn those bastards to a complete crisp. Makes it MUCH easier than a propane torch. :evillol:

Write up would be great, because I'll probably upgrade bushings in the future