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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: omegaman2 on 31 March 2008, 19:20:54
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ust noticed a pigs tail in the drive
further poking about reveale a broken offside rear spring
mot in 3 weeks :(
not a big job but how much are they please :question
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mine (pattern) were about £30 each - obviously replace in pairs!
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where from :question
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ebay or lockal autoparts shop ,scrap yard very easy to changed 15 min work
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ebay or lockal autoparts shop ,scrap yard very easy to changed 15 min work
Due to the problems with these rear springs, I'd always buy new. Just ring around - or ask Tunnie to, he needs some ;D
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Vauxhall springs are famous for snapping... Because of this don't use secondhand because you will be changing them very soon!
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i got to do a mass spring changing session. Both mine and my dads have broken springs :(
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i got to do a mass spring changing session. Both mine and my dads have broken springs :(
Chase some up for me while your at it then, 2.5 elite 2000MY facelift (self levelling) :D
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i got to do a mass spring changing session. Both mine and my dads have broken springs :(
:oim gonna check mine,its been a bit tail happy on right handers recently :-/
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i got to do a mass spring changing session. Both mine and my dads have broken springs :(
Chase some up for me while your at it then, 2.5 elite 2000MY facelift (self levelling) :D
Self Levelling Springs!? :o
You posh bugger ;D
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i got to do a mass spring changing session. Both mine and my dads have broken springs :(
Chase some up for me while your at it then, 2.5 elite 2000MY facelift (self levelling) :D
Self Levelling Springs!? :o
You posh bugger ;D
Seems they are different if youve got the elite self levelling setup.
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i got to do a mass spring changing session. Both mine and my dads have broken springs :(
Chase some up for me while your at it then, 2.5 elite 2000MY facelift (self levelling) :D
Self Levelling Springs!? :o
You posh bugger ;D
Seems they are different if youve got the elite self levelling setup.
Really? i though springs where the same, just different shocks?
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Think there all the same....
Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.
Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.
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Think there all the same....
Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.
Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.
Really, thought they were different as most ads I've seen say not for self levelling.
Anyone with access to EPC care to look for the part no please?
(2000MY elite saloon facelift)
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Think there all the same....
Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.
Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.
Really, thought they were different as most ads I've seen say not for self levelling.
Anyone with access to EPC care to look for the part no please?
(2000MY elite saloon facelift)
I can check it tomorrow for you with he old boy............
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Think there all the same....
Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.
Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.
Really, thought they were different as most ads I've seen say not for self levelling.
Anyone with access to EPC care to look for the part no please?
(2000MY elite saloon facelift)
I can check it tomorrow for you with he old boy............
Cheers Mark. :y
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Looks like they are different!
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Think there all the same....
Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.
Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.
:o :o
That was with you doing it, normal folk should allow 3 hours ;D
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Are Omega pattern springs progressive rate like the originals. I ask cos SWMBO's Astra G had 2 broken rear springs last year. The originals were progressive rate but as Vauxhall wanted more than I was prepared to spend on 2 springs I bought a pair of pattern springs from a motor factor. They were some thing like £30 but were NOT progressive rate.
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I think the design of the springs - the pigs tail/taper spring construction - gives the progressive rate. Aftermarket ones should do the same....
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I think the design of the springs - the pigs tail/taper spring construction - gives the progressive rate. Aftermarket ones should do the same....
Yes it does. The thin bits at the end bend esier than the fat bit in the middle. But as I say the pair I bought for her Astra were the same thickness through out. The distance she covers in a year, they are more than adequate, & will probably fair better on the speed ramps as she hits them. :-?
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I think the design of the springs - the pigs tail/taper spring construction - gives the progressive rate. Aftermarket ones should do the same....
Yes it does. The thin bits at the end bend esier than the fat bit in the middle. But as I say the pair I bought for her Astra were the same thickness through out. The distance she covers in a year, they are more than adequate, & will probably fair better on the speed ramps as she hits them. :-?
The KYB ones appear to be to OEM spec (i.e. progressive rate), cant comment on the other pattern parts
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:) in G lasgow thefe is a parts wholsaler who supplies the motoer factors/acceserrorie shops any way it would be selfish of me not to share theese prices £18.25+vat = £,21.00
£42.00 a pair
S.R.S IN PORT DUNDAS IS THE PLACE TO GO :y
PS just checked my spelling its awful but i have ust changed the spring in the monsoon ;)
318.25 +vat
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Think there all the same....
Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.
Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.
Really, thought they were different as most ads I've seen say not for self levelling.
Anyone with access to EPC care to look for the part no please?
(2000MY elite saloon facelift)
epc has 18 listed :o
13 SPRING,ASSY.,REAR (SET),IDENT EXC.SPORT W1000001 - 1 90542360 4
LQ (EXC.AMBULANCE/HEARSE)
(EXC.BAD ROAD PACKAGE)
Note: EXCEPT AUTOMATIC SELF LEVELLING DEVICE
17 SPRING,ASSY.,REAR (SET),IDENT W1000001 - 1 90542361 4
LR (USED WITH AUTOMATIC SELF
LEVELLING DEVICE)
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Think there all the same....
Buypartsby (sutton auto factors) do KYB ones at a good price although you might have to ring them.
Only take an hour tops to change.....dead easy job.
Really, thought they were different as most ads I've seen say not for self levelling.
Anyone with access to EPC care to look for the part no please?
(2000MY elite saloon facelift)
epc has 18 listed :o
13 SPRING,ASSY.,REAR (SET),IDENT EXC.SPORT W1000001 - 1 90542360 4
LQ (EXC.AMBULANCE/HEARSE)
(EXC.BAD ROAD PACKAGE)
Note: EXCEPT AUTOMATIC SELF LEVELLING DEVICE
17 SPRING,ASSY.,REAR (SET),IDENT W1000001 - 1 90542361 4
LR (USED WITH AUTOMATIC SELF
LEVELLING DEVICE)
Thanks for that Roland.