Replaced the front struts and now the car seems to ride 2" higher. The gap between the tire and fender seems to increase from 2" to 4". Why? I replaced them with Gabriels struts. I know it is not Bilsteins but it should not affect the height by that much. Did I do something wrong?

The OEM struts had a bump stop material but it does not it come with the new strut. Do I need to remove it for the new strut? Otherwise the car drives well.

Thanks for your help.

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