I just finally got around to getting new struts on my car, ordered KYB and new mounts for front and rear. As I was reassembling the rear back together, and clocking them, the right position where the coil spring seats as well the mount. As I was putting the wheel back down on the ground, I noticed the wheel gap is much wider than my old struts. I thought , geez, did i put the strut facing the wrong way, but then I know the springs are the originals OEM, but why would it be much wider gap? Any idea or experience?

 

Normal.

 

any pictures? did the coil sit properly in the strut base and top cap?

 

I would venture to say new non saggy suspension would sag...well.....less.