Question About Strut Tops

[205_sunderland 4]

Since ive fitted my new billies and group n top mounts to the gti ive noticed the tops mounts just don’t look like they sit right and I was wondering why.

 

Ive noticed the small bell shaped piece that sits inside the top mount used to sit above the strut top in the past by quite a way but since ive fitted the new rubbers it seems to sit directly on top of the strut tops (not quite touching I think) and I know everything was put together 100% in right order as I had a nightmare getting the bearings to locate right on the bottom piece ( just shows the difference with lowered springs and standard as it was easy in the past).

 

Just after everyones opinion or advice as Im curious why they sit lower, I know there is way over 5mm difference between the rubbers I took off and the new ones due to wear.

 

Cheers mick

[welshpug 1,655]

sounds perfectly fine especially if you have fitted stiffer rubber parts.

[kyepan 291]

mine did the same after fitting the gaz coil overs and new top mounts/ bearings.

[205_sunderland 4]

well if its the norm then its all gravy baby