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>> 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? ;)
>>
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>
> No, really. I'm just a bit surprised there are no specs at all for ride
> height.
>
> Every other suspension setting is there, even stuff that's not adjustable,
> but not ride height.
Maybe they added it later, but the FSMs for the '96 Odyssey, the '00 TL and
the '06 CR-V list it in the "dimensions" block in the Spec section at the
front of the book. Honda calls it "ground clearance".