New coil spring misaligned after installation

[crm318]

This past weekend, I installed a set of new upper and lower ball joints and coils in my 72 Cheyenne. I noticed, after I got it all put back together, that my driverside coil was sitting fine in the lower control arm, but a little off center where it goes up into the spring housing, more towards the tire. Could this spring center its self with a little cruise and maybe a speed bump, or will that cause damage? I suppose I could rent the compressor again, but i thought it wouldnt hurt to ask.

[Tx Firefighter]

They will usually pop into place if you drive it a little. You'll hear it pop.

If it's stubborn, jack the truck up and let the suspension hang and use a prybar to pop it into the center of the upper pocket. With the suspension hanging, enough tension will be off the coil springs that you can usually pry it a bit.

99 times out of 100 though, they will seat themselves when you drive it.

[Square_78]

Might be more of a loud BANG than a 'pop' though just so you know. Hahaha
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