Re: Subject: UrQ Suspension Problems - HELP

["Ian J Haseltine" <jim_haseltine@email.msn.com>]

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From: C1J1Miller@aol.com <C1J1Miller@aol.com>


>I've heard that in using shorter length springs, mechanics often recommend
>using heavy duty tie wraps or wire to hold each end of the spring to the
>perch.  This prevents the spring from popping off the mount when the car is
on
>a lift, or airborn/wheel lift/full suspension travel.  You may need to
drill
>small holes in the perch to run the tie wraps etc. through.  Haven't BTDT,
>though.
Its almost getting to be a legal requirement here in the UK. As part of the
annual MoT test your car is lifted to check bearings/tyres/suspension. If a
spring leaves the spring seat the car fails the test.

Jim Haseltine