Thread: 2001 GTP - Replacing Struts - KYB GR2 plus other parts?

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I replaced the rear struts this weekend. It wasn't any more difficult than the front but I will say that it was tougher to use the spring compressor clamps considering how wide the rear mount is compared to the front. Here our some my concerns and observations after completing the install.

One, I noticed that the right rear of the car is still noticeably lower than the right front. The left side both front and rear look about even but if I had to measure the gap in the wheel well I would have to say the it is a little less than the left front is.

Two, the right rear rubber cover that goes over the top of the mount in trunk area barely fits. Meaning the mount appears to be sitting very close to inside of the mount area thereby leaving a very small gap which is preventing the rubber cover from fitting on correctly. The left rear does not have this problem. I wonder if I need to try and loosen everything up and try to pull the mount towards the outside of the car to allow the cover to go on easily. I know there is some play in the tower mount holes but I am not sure how much. Btw, the mounts are KYB and they are specific to each side.

Three, when I push on the rear of the car with the trunk open it is very easy to push the car down as compared to the front. I am sure the front has tougher springs considering the car is heavier in the front but I would expect the effort required to push the front down vs the rear to be similar. In my case the rear is very easy to push down. I am wondering if the springs could be bad or sagging in the back which would make it is easier to push down along with the issue I am seeing with the rear stance of the car.

Any ideas?