Try that. Either way the length is all that matters. Is 17" normal for SVT springs? The struts were replaced but they are stock SVT struts. They have the SVT sticker on them.
1999 3.0L Cougar: 220fwhp and 200tq
2003 VW Passat W8 with 4 Motion AWD
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PM for intrest in 3L SVT Contours, 3L swaps into your current car, Prepped 3L engines, or anything 3L related.
