Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 15:43:30 GMT From: Bob <uctraingnospamanet.com> Subject: Re: broken spring...
On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 12:52:24 GMT, meld_b <meld_bnospamo.com> wrote: >Anyway I jacked the car up and looked around for loose stuff (because >that's what it sounded like) and found a ~4" chunk laying in the bottom >spring cup. I know that this wouldn't pass inspection, but I can't >really feel any difference in handling. Is there any harm in driving it >and then testing to see how the inspection process really works? I had a >Mazda once where they found the broken spring and I couldn't see it at >all. It was rusty and I believed them. Maybe shame on me. > >Sorry if this has been discussed too much... I search and didn't find >any notes. Well, I'd replace it. Also, having it with a broken end in there may damage the spring cup and then you will end up replacing the strut. Is your car due for shock replacement? It's the same job, no extra labor, just the cost of the spring.
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