From: "Ray" <
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Date sent: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:10:44 +1200
Subject: Re: suspension
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Thanks for the hint. I have replaced the shocks on the front in the
last six months and the back shocks were done about 18 months ago. I
am completely automobile illiterate and don't know a thing about what I
need and don't need. I paid around $500 each time for the shock work.
Does that mean that I probably only need springs? I had been told
that each corner of my car needs to be changed and that each part is
about $150 which adds up to $600 in parts and about $400 in labour
(which includes a wheel alignment). Could someone explain clearly and
simply how the shocks and springs are related and whether it is likely
that I need to change to back suspension as well. One mechanic told me
that if I change the front I need to change the back, but the back
looks the right height to me and it seems only the font is too low?
Deanna
First you need to check that someone has not put the front springs on
the rear and
rear on the front, have seen it several times, that gives you the
problem you describe,
you can check for the colours if you can see and find them on the
springs: front
should be RED, (White for the auto), rear should be BLUE, (Orange for
the auto) I
could probably find some standard shocks and springs lying around you
can have for
a couple of beers, you will still need to remove the shocks whatever
you find and
do, check the springs first your shocks may be half reasonable, but a
90 import i
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