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Title: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 September 2008, 19:29:56

I was investigating an on/off rattle from the front nearside and discovered that the bottom section of the spring has snapped off!! Its the very bottom coil and judging by the rust its been like it for some time.  Does anyone know how much they are?  and are they difficult to change?

Also I've noticed that the inside edge of the front offside tyre is worn and I read somewhere on here that the camber needs resetting?  Would the broken spring affect the camber so the tyre is wearing??

Thanks in advance for any advice!!

Steve

 :-/

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 September 2008, 19:45:09

The broken spring is likely to affect camber.

Its VERY rare for front springs to break.....so you could go second hand or try ringing these boys as they sell KYB ones:

www.suttonautofactors.co.uk

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 September 2008, 19:56:11

Thanks for your reply.  I'm guessing that if I put a new spring on, I'd be best off changing both sides so both springs are the same height?

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: Entwood on 17 September 2008, 20:58:53

ALLWAYS .. but ALLWAYS change suspension components in pairs .. you are just asking for major handling/tyre wear problems otherwise

 :-/ :-/

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: HerefordElite on 17 September 2008, 21:15:52

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ALLWAYS .. but ALLWAYS change suspension components in pairs .. you are just asking for major handling/tyre wear problems otherwise

 :-/ :-/

very very good advice :y

might be worth changing dampers (depending on condition) at same time if you've got struts apart to change springs - especialy if they'll need doing soon, otherwise you'll end up paying for the camber to be set up twice ;)

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: tunnie on 17 September 2008, 21:25:35

why do rear springs fail quite often, but rarely the fronts?

Is it because they are more exposed to the elements  / road much at the back  :-/

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 September 2008, 22:56:08

Thanks for all the advice guys!!

Can anyone recommend a decent workshop manual for the 2000 2.5V6 CDX.  As far as I can see the Haynes manuals only go up to 1999, but did they change that much??  What about the CD rom manuals on Ebay??

Cheers again!! :y

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: Welung666 on 17 September 2008, 23:18:17

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What about the CD rom manuals on Ebay??

The one I got ain't bad at all, I'll do you a copy save you fleabayin' if you like.

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 September 2008, 23:23:11

That would be great thanks!! :y

Can you email it or is it on CD only??

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: Welung666 on 17 September 2008, 23:24:43

Discussing duplication of copywtite materials etc is not permitted on open forum....  :'(

H21

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 September 2008, 23:31:54

Whatevers easier for you!

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: Welung666 on 17 September 2008, 23:33:19

I'll do it tomorrow after work and send you a PM  :y

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 September 2008, 23:40:22

Thats great thanks!!  Better get those springs and hope the weathers good at the weekend!!  ::)

Cheers :y

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: sev on 18 September 2008, 16:13:26

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why do rear springs fail quite often, but rarely the fronts?

Is it because they are more exposed to the elements  / road much at the back  :-/

Its normally because they're the driving wheels. All the load goes through those springs when you accelerate.

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: gwa on 20 September 2008, 19:37:08

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Discussing duplication of copywrite materials etc is not permitted on open forum....    :y
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Discussing duplication of copywtite materials etc is not permitted on open forum....     :y
 I've got a 2001 V6 CD 24v. Thanks

Title: Re: Broken Front Spring!
Post by: Proz on 21 September 2008, 13:05:23

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Discussing duplication of copywrite materials etc is not permitted on open forum....  
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Discussing duplication of copywrite materials etc is not permitted on open forum....  
 I've got a 2001 V6 CD 24v. Thanks

 Me too please
Discussing duplication of copywrite materials etc is not permitted on open forum....  

 :y