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Why is the spring seat on the replacement strut much larger than on the original strut Im replacing?

April 26, 2017larger original replacement replacing seat spring strut

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Why is the spring seat on the replacement strut much larger than on the original strut Im replacing?

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As a safety feature, some replacement struts are equipped with a large diameter lower spring seat. This seat is designed to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting the tire. Clearance should be checked if larger tires, tire chains, or replacement wheels are being used.