Phil, check out page 48-51 of Y61 Patrol Reference document, should help out.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/ZD30-...san-Patrol.pdf
eg: Nissan Patrol Reference Document
Page 50 of 120
After correction the spring is closer to a 90 degree angle (full line)
As opposed to where it was prior to the bracket being fitted (dashed line)