I fitted my shiny new Protech shocks today - remarkably easy and not one seized bolt

The offside rear spring will definitely just touch the engine frame at times, is this normal? Its obviously been happening with the old Gaz shocks / springs as well.

Not too worried as the cradle will be coming out soon and I'll grind away some clearance in the offending areas but wanted to check this is the norm.


As an aside, I weighed the Protech shocks against the old Gaz units and the total weight saving is 3.1kg despite 12" rear springs on the new Protechs as apposed to 10" on the Gaz.

I did notice my rear springs touched the engine cradle on mine when the wheel is off the floor and the springs totally extended but when it's on the floor it doesn't touch. Nor does it rub when driving as the paint is still on it, plus I drive fairly excitable

It is very close though

Is the honda frame different though or is yours a modified K series frame?

No , it's identical with different engine mount positions