Hello
I am trying to install new struts in my Pontiac Grand Prix GT and I'm having a problem and need help from someone who has done this before. When I removed the two lower bolts from the car, the hub assembly immediately moved upwards instead of downwords like I expected. When I removed the struts it immediately expanded and got stuck against the driveshaft. I was finally able to remove it by pressing down on the wheel hub until the struts came off. However I am now having problems installing the new struts because they seem to be too long and I'm not able to get the bolts to lineup with the holes. The new struts however are the correct ones and they are the exact same length as the old ones
Does anyone know why this is happening and how to get around it. The only solution I can come up with is to get spring compressors to make the struts shorter, install them and then to remove the spring compressors. I am not sure if this will work
Any advice or help will be greatly appreciated
