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Hello Everyone,
I feel like should start every question with the caveat that most of my real knowledge about cars comes from working on my Spider that I inherited from my dad. When I had space in California, and a friend that was a car guy, I did most of the work myself - now that I'm in New England, I have to take it to a mechanic.
When the Spider came out of 20 years of mothballs a couple years ago, one thing that we never touched was the suspension. I have been thinking that it feels like it could use work and my mechanic has mentioned the springs once or twice. I am not sure that it needs work - there is no shake to the ride, it is just that every bump or pothole is teeth-rattling. So, I am considering having him take a look at the suspension.
My question is what should I expect? Is there anything that I should expect to need replacement? Anything that I should be surprised if it needs replaced? Any part brand that I should request as replacements?
always grateful for the help.
Ryan
I feel like should start every question with the caveat that most of my real knowledge about cars comes from working on my Spider that I inherited from my dad. When I had space in California, and a friend that was a car guy, I did most of the work myself - now that I'm in New England, I have to take it to a mechanic.
When the Spider came out of 20 years of mothballs a couple years ago, one thing that we never touched was the suspension. I have been thinking that it feels like it could use work and my mechanic has mentioned the springs once or twice. I am not sure that it needs work - there is no shake to the ride, it is just that every bump or pothole is teeth-rattling. So, I am considering having him take a look at the suspension.
My question is what should I expect? Is there anything that I should expect to need replacement? Anything that I should be surprised if it needs replaced? Any part brand that I should request as replacements?
always grateful for the help.
Ryan