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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Tekjunke, Mar 20, 2014.

  1. Tekjunke

    Tekjunke Member

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    I'm installing a set of H&R's in my 2013 III. I have the new springs mounted up in the strut but they are loose in the strut. The strut is longer than the new springs can travel. Is this expected?

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    I haven't changed the suspension on a prius, but i have changed plenty of suspensions in my younger fast and furious days, generally when lowering you'll need different struts which have a different length to prevent the strut from bottoming out or extending too far.

    Here's someone with the same problem on the older generation. My Complete Review of H&R Lowering Springs | PriusChat

    I'd recommend shorter stuts if you can find some.
     
    #2 neez, Mar 20, 2014
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    Is the top hat mount installed yet? Tightened down?
     
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    Also, under load they are still loose?
     
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    I figured it out after staring at it for over an hour. There is a spacer that goes inside the cup on top... I had this spacer under the cup /face palm

    Project Complete!

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    #5 Tekjunke, Mar 20, 2014
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    woo hoo! glad you figured it out!
     
    #7 B2FiNiTY, Mar 20, 2014
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