Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2003 14:48:04 -0000 From: SkodaPilot <carl.robsonnopsamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: Grinding from right rear 84 900t
In article <av47ec$b39ma$1nopsam52899.news.dfncis.de>, grunffnopsam.com says... > SkodaPilot wrote: > > > Could the dragging be caused be caused by sagging rear springs, or worn > > rear bushes causing the car to sit low? > > I've never come across sagging springs on a Saab - they're *big* > springs - but I guess it's possible. > > As far as bushes, I can't think of any on a 900 which would > cause it to ride low, unless they're totally removed. > > Both my 900s with mud flaps drag when heavily loaded at the > back. No big deal. > > Ok, thats cool. I've heard suggestions that one of the things to look for on a 900 when looking to purchase is sagging rear springs. And the way to tell is that the rear tyres should be fully visible in the curve of the arch. Unless the car has been lowered, none of the tyre should be obscured by wheel arch. -- Carl Robson http://www.bouncing-czechs.com