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21-01-2013, 06:23 PM | #1 | ||
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Any down side in not replacing springs with new, when replacing struts with new struts?
Car is 12 years old, and i wan to get another 8 out of it. Also, does replacing springs add anything significant to the labour component of replacing struts?
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21-01-2013, 11:21 PM | #2 | ||
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you dont need to replace the springs aswell
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21-01-2013, 11:51 PM | #3 | ||
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Matey, the springs will be worn a little but, not necessary like BHDogs said but, if it were me doing so YES, I would change the springs. You should be able to pick up a set of springs (Lovells) front and rear for about $220.00 with no postage charge from Ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121030420...84.m1438.l2649
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The springs are most likely fine.
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23-01-2013, 01:41 AM | #5 | ||
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i have noticed on my own xr of the same age my springs have lost a tiny bit of height , but i still get over the speed humps ok, so i would go another vote for the negatory.
Edit: and to your second question i don`t think so , unless your changing from factory height requiring different shocks/ possible rooting around. Last edited by mik; 23-01-2013 at 01:47 AM. Reason: alziemers Oo |
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23-01-2013, 10:43 AM | #6 | ||
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Thanks guys for your comments. So it eems I can avoid having to re-do the springs. YAY - money on my pocket.
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