I second this. The top of the spring can sit where ever it pleases, but the bottom needs to seat within the recess in the lower mount.

If you want the desert look, I'll sell you the stock rear coils from my '01....

Andreas

2001 4Runner SR5 4WD, Dorado Gold, 303,000+ miles
2014 Audi A4, Monsoon Gray
1995 Porsche 993, Polar Silver