On Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:16:39 +0000, Tegger wrote:
> "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?
tch tch tch...gettin' a little testy, Tegger? ;)