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[Shackeng]

Elite (self levelling suspension) just failed MOT on broken rear spring. Has anyone a recommendation for a good make and supplier please? I fitted Boge to the TD Estate, but didn't like the tails on them.

[Shackeng]

Are KYB still recommended?

[geoffr70]

I snapped two sets of KYB springs in two years and 6000 miles on the back of my Elite.

[Shackeng]

I snapped two sets of KYB springs in two years and 6000 miles on the back of my Elite.

Ouch, so no KYB then.

[Shackeng]

Can anyone confirm if the rear springs are the same for self levelling and standard shocks?

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Pretty sure they're different. However, though I've heard of issues with running on SL springs - but with standard shocks (ie: a floppy bouncy-castle-ride) I'm not sure, but if you ran on standard rear springs, but with SL shocks that may be fine.

[tunnie]

I snapped two sets of KYB springs in two years and 6000 miles on the back of my Elite.

Worse than me, I had a set snap in less than 2 years.

[tidla]

lesjofors standard rear springs (gsf sourced) with newish self level shocks fitted.

At the moment they are sending out an email code for 43% off every week end.

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/steering-suspension/springs-components/coil-spring

[pauls]

Self level springs are softer. You can use normal springs with s/l but not the other way round

[johnnydog]

I broke one spring on my then 2001 3.2 Elite, replaced both with genuine and then broke another a short while later. Found the s/l pump wasnt functioning correctly, which I replaced along with two genuine springs and never had a problem after that. Can only assume the springs were doing all the work with the shocker not upto the correct pressure. I use it for towing so they are worked harder than normal use. Sometimes after market springs artificially raise the ride height as many manufacturers  state 'one spring fits all',  thats why I used genuine albeit they are a lot dearer.

[05omegav6]

Self level springs are softer. You can use normal springs with s/l but not the other way round

Agreed
Saloon isn't it?

[Shackeng]

Self level springs are softer. You can use normal springs with s/l but not the other way round

Agreed
Saloon isn't it?

Yep.

[Lazydocker]

Self level springs are softer. You can use normal springs with s/l but not the other way round

Agreed
Saloon isn't it?

3rded... It's what I have run on both mine

[Shackeng]

lesjofors standard rear springs (gsf sourced) with newish self level shocks fitted.

At the moment they are sending out an email code for 43% off every week end.

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/steering-suspension/springs-components/coil-spring

Hmm, I think I'll go for standard springs as the are a bit stronger, less likely to fail then.
Thanks Tidla, I'll check that, do you have the code? and are they a good make?

[05omegav6]

ECP have Sachs springs for around £35 fwiw