Front Fox Shocks' springs are off-centered

[E40]

While I was changing my engine oil, I noticed that front coilovers' springs are not centric to the shock. Also, springs seem like they have slightly bowed inward to the engine side. Is this normal??

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[superj]

thats kind of odd. i wonder if its just the dust cover.

i have seen springs that are curved in or out on lifted jeeps but not on a truck. i suppose it could happen just as easily though

 

[hsun85]

Mine are the same. no idea if it is normal.

 

[E40]

@superj Dust covers seem to be straight and are in-line with the shock shaft.

@hsun85 that makes it 2 of us. It seems like "bowing" effect is greater on yours. Any ride quality issue?
I don't hear any noise and don't feel any binding tho...

 

[hsun85]

@superj Dust covers seem to be straight and are in-line with the shock shaft.

@hsun85 that makes it 2 of us. It seems like "bowing" effect is greater on yours. Any ride quality issue?
I don't hear any noise and don't feel any binding tho...

Ride quality seems ok. But something in the front suspension is making a squeaky noise when the truck is cold, and it goes away after 10-15 mins of driving. I'm suspecting the front shocks.

 

[E40]

Gotcha. No noise for me, but I feel like my fronts are sagging without any extra weight on front axle. I measured 20.8" on the driver side and 21" on the passenger side which are almost 1.5" lower than factory height (per GOAT offroad).

 

[hsun85]

I went back to look at TFL's launch video. The launch vehicle also appeared to look like ours.

 

[MillerTime]

Mine too. Had to have the dust boots replaced. They tried to realign the spring and it still rubs. I’m currently following up to maybe get a whole new set of

 

[smprfiguy]

Mine too. Had to have the dust boots replaced. They tried to realign the spring and it still rubs. I’m currently following up to maybe get a whole new set of

Just posted because looks like im having the same issue, what was the end result of your situation?

 

[OxygenMask]

There's nothing wrong .
They're coil springs.
Ever play with a slinky?....

 

[NM Mike]

Coil springs will shift positions. If you are grabbing some air, driving at high speed or doing any of the fun things that a 4x4 truck is capable of then the more likely it is that the coil springs will move. You ca recenter the springs, and its probably a good idea to do so if you are getting any rubbing on the boot or shock body.

 

[rocsteady]

This is the only pic I had handy of mine. Not sure if it shows what you guys are seeing or not.

 

[smprfiguy]

There's nothing wrong .
They're coil springs.
Ever play with a slinky?....

Well my slinky is rubbing on my shocks and tearing the boot

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