Measure the free length with a tape measure.
----- Original Message -----
From Robert Duquette <RobertDuquette at Sympatico.ca>
To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: February 6, 2000 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: Front suspension
> Hey!
>
> Mostly, you guys told how to do better, what I have already
done. :)
>
> I do plan to disassemble the assembly (?), but would prefer to
do it in the
> warmth of my basement, instead of the order that they give in
the manual. I
> think that I'll go ahead with that plan.
>
> Would a machine shop be able to gauge these coil springs?
>
> Robert D.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Duquette <RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca>
>
> >Hi guys!
> >
> >2 questions:
> >
> >I have succeeded in removing one coil spring and am following
the Hayne's
> >manual. They suggest removing the wheel hub and brake disc
"before"
> >disconnecting the damper and control arm. Is this a necessary
order of
> >things? I would prefer to take the whole thing off as one
assembly and
> >bring it into the 'warm' basement.
> >
> >I have succeeded in removing one coil spring so far. The 4 1/2
inch bolt
> >seemed way too long. Is there a method for measuring the
strength of these
> >things? I am assuming that I will be able to find the
appropriate rating
> in
> >one of these books.
> >
> >( I have also managed to get grease on my parka and boots. :( )
> >
> >Robert Duquette
> >Ottawa ON Canada
> >http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette
> >RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca
> >'65 RHD BRG Sprite
> >
> >
>
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