Just installed H&R springs

[petrified.rabbit]

picture of what you mean?

its a floating suspension, so the metal cap on top of the strut tower does not tighten down tight, but it should not have a huge gap either. It sounds like the strut mount is worn, and was accentuated by installing lowering springs.

[StreetracingPR]

picture of what you mean?

its a floating suspension, so the metal cap on top of the strut tower does not tighten down tight, but it should not have a huge gap either. It sounds like the strut mount is worn, and was accentuated by installing lowering springs.

I did some research and found out that I am not the only one having the big gap problem. Could it be just the struts are not designed for lowering springs?

[petrified.rabbit]

that picture is not that great, but acceptable gap should be less than 1/4" not sure where you are at..
any more than 1/4" then its worn, i would replace them if you have more than 3/8" or 1/2" if your cheap wait till the last second.

the cap does not tighten down to the car.

[adelacuba]

NICE! How much of a drop were those springs?? Im looking to go for a 2" drop
& if you have a link to the springs that'd be helpful!
thanks!

[Daox]

Chevy also redesigned the strut mount at some point. See here:

http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/f85/s...-mounts-17009/