strut clocking

[kingdave123]

ok, so im installing a full coil over next weekend and i understand that i need to clock the struts when removing the oem ones to ensure proper seating. i have been told that i use white out or a chalk pencil (somthing to that nature) to line the new ones up with. well im a bit confused where i make these marks. is it on the actual strut tower or somewhere else? any help would.... help.. haha. oh yea (sorry) 1998 civic ex d16y8

[BullShifter]

If your installing full coilovers you don't need to worry about that.

You only need to mark when replacing springs on to an exsisting strut. Even then you don't really need to mark, just use your eyes.

[kingdave123]

thanks bro, this place has helped me every step of the way.

[kingdave123]

thanks mang. really helps me out. thats kinda what i thought but wasnt sure. thanks again

[raayven420]

if u replace your struts do they automatically replace the springs? im just wondering because i had my struts replaced but i hear this sound
(springing snap sound) when a spring uncoils or something, so do you think it might be bad springs, cuz my car PULLS to the right BAD and ive had it aligned many times. thanks

[BullShifter]

No springs aren't normally replaced with struts unless you doing suspension mod's, such as lowering springs and aftermarket struts.

Stock springs should outlast the life struts. Late 80's early 90's Honda's tend to have broken coil springs frequently due to the materials used. This is especially a problem where salt is used in the winter.

During an alignment the tech should be checking for broken, bent, cracked, worn suspension parts and notify you before the alignment is performed since it could change the outcome unless replaced. It could be anything from an upper strut mounts down to a lower control arm bushing and every thing in between. If it still pulls after an alignment I would suggest finding a new shop to do the work.