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Subject: Re: Q: new shocks/struts - when?
Poster: Teggertegger@tegger.c0m
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:16:39 +0000 (UTC)
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"Ph@Boy" wrote in news:c5SdnaSEXPa2kGbYnZ2dnUVZ_h2pnZ2d@trueband.net:


> Daniel wrote:
>> Ph@Boy wrote:
>>> You need to check the height of the vehicle on level ground, usually
>>> measured from the bottom of the rocker panels, to the factory
>>> specification. That is the most common check of spring wear.
>> ==
>> What would you deem acceptable sag dimension?
>>
> The manufacturer usually sets a specification of "within limits", each
> model vehicle is usually different. You have to know what the factory
> setup spec is, to even know how much "sag" you have now. Most springs
> are not that expensive to purchase. You must replace in pairs. The
> additional labor required is minimal when you have the car apart for
> strut replacement alone.
>

Just checked my factory manual for my Integra. There is no height specification given.

Just checked a number of other Honda manuals I have. No height given in any of them. I wonder why?

-- Tegger

 

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