Did some quick searching and it seem the preload should be pushing the center support towards the front of the car, not the rear like I did. Looks like she'll be coming apart again (albiet just the bare minimum to reach the support) this weekend. Blast!!
Anyways, here she is sitting pretty (and dirty) after being pulled out of the garage yesterday. She doesn't look different at all, as the modification was obviously internal, but you can tell she feels more confident in herself, and what's sexier than confidence?