Suspension: - O/S/F spring broken - Page 2

pierremcalpine · Feb 16th, 2019, 20:23

Normally I would say replace in pairs however our vehicles are getting so old that I’m not sure it’s worth it. If you can be certain for instance that springs are both identical and the ns one looks ok I would definitely take the chance of replacing one only. Note that struts on our cars don’t have any adjustment on them so in theory you don’t NEED to go in for an alignment but it’s probably a good idea particularly if your tyres are newish.

aldred309uk · Feb 17th, 2019, 17:35

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Originally Posted by rabbitrr

When changing the front springs you should always check the tracking afterwards because you have to remove the strut to change the spring.

7 and a half years late with that haha

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pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Normally I would say replace in pairs however our vehicles are getting so old that I’m not sure it’s worth it. If you can be certain for instance that springs are both identical and the ns one looks ok I would definitely take the chance of replacing one only. Note that struts on our cars don’t have any adjustment on them so in theory you don’t NEED to go in for an alignment but it’s probably a good idea particularly if your tyres are newish. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

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