Front spring broken

p2roverman · 12th June 2015, 22:56

I'm sure there's many posts, but yet again when I search I get the dreaded blank page with (.....do=process) in the tab. Why is this?

So, my connie saloon has broken a front spring while parked. Possibly it's happened before in 53k miles as spring protectors are fitted.

My question is - is it acceptable to replace just the broken spring? All the books say to replace both, but as breakage seems to be a common occurance does it make sense to wait for the other to go? Presumably I can identify it by the colour marks to obtain the correct one from Rimmers, who seem to sell most of them singly, except a few genuine ones sold as a pair.

Comments and advice would be appreciated.

Poggit · 12th June 2015, 23:19

If your struggling to id the correct spring replacement you will find a label under the back seat with all the info you need re springs and shockers.
Rimmer's are a tad on the pricey side and it can be worth shopping around.
I'd be tempted to replace them as a pair as even a a correct rated new spring will have different feel to it than an older one. They could be an inbalance issue

I have a couple of front springs lieing around in the garage I really must get round to sticking on sometime!
The problem with just waiting for the other one to go is that it may well take the tyre with it

Dragrad · 12th June 2015, 23:28

Have a look at this....

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...?p=421#post421

As said replace the pair, safest option whenever dealing with any part of your undercarriage

As for the blank page on the forum search... a cross we have to bear I'm afraid.

A glitch that we cannot seem to resolve....

Try our own google search....

http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&c...ndztclub.co.uk

RodgerD · 13th June 2015, 00:39

Best practice on suspension parts is change both sides, be it springs, dampers etc. as handling could be affected.

Les4048 · 13th June 2015, 05:04

My offside one broke recently and I'd only time to replace it but bought a pair. Yes I'd agree replace in pairs but I've not noticed any difference to be honest. Get the strut top bearings too as you will probably need them.

David Lawrence · 13th June 2015, 05:45

KYB are a good choice for replacement springs. They dont have quite as many variants as rimmers but do have a number of different ones. I have KYB all round now and cant honestly tell the difference.

Replacing the springs was probably easier than getting the back seat back down.

minimutly · 13th June 2015, 09:18

Yes you must replace both sides. The only time not to is if you have a used one you're certain is identical.
Aftermarket springs are all over the place on stiffness ratings/ model range, you get a "one size fits all " vagueness.....

MrDoodles · 13th June 2015, 09:21

It is "best practice" to replace both sides, however, when Ed broke one of his rear springs last year, I could only afford to replace it with a cheap replacement spring off eBay and the car sits level and rides and drives as it should, so I have to say, a lot of it is down to your finances, so just replace what YOU are happiest doing!

Vossy · 13th June 2015, 09:59

I broke a front spring yesterday too, X Part are £96 for a pair which is good if you live close to an X Part dealer, I was quoted £112 delivered from allcarparts though, the break on mine is very rusty so it had been cracked quite a while, at least it didn't take the tyre out as well.

Coedy · 13th June 2015, 10:42

Out of interest why do the springs so much on these cars? Are there not heavy duty aftermarket springs?

I am guessing it may be that the springs are so soft to give the 'glide' ride quality that they just give up? If that is the case do ZTs suffer spring issues as well?

12th June 2015, 22:56	#1
p2roverman Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connie Tourer & Connie SE Saloon & Club SE Tourer Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Leeds Posts: 975 Thanks: 199 Thanked 71 Times in 59 Posts	Front spring broken I'm sure there's many posts, but yet again when I search I get the dreaded blank page with (.....do=process) in the tab. Why is this? So, my connie saloon has broken a front spring while parked. Possibly it's happened before in 53k miles as spring protectors are fitted. My question is - is it acceptable to replace just the broken spring? All the books say to replace both, but as breakage seems to be a common occurance does it make sense to wait for the other to go? Presumably I can identify it by the colour marks to obtain the correct one from Rimmers, who seem to sell most of them singly, except a few genuine ones sold as a pair. Comments and advice would be appreciated.

12th June 2015, 23:19	#2
Poggit Gets stuck in Nissan Leaf Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lancashire Posts: 581 Thanks: 88 Thanked 66 Times in 57 Posts	If your struggling to id the correct spring replacement you will find a label under the back seat with all the info you need re springs and shockers. Rimmer's are a tad on the pricey side and it can be worth shopping around. I'd be tempted to replace them as a pair as even a a correct rated new spring will have different feel to it than an older one. They could be an inbalance issue I have a couple of front springs lieing around in the garage I really must get round to sticking on sometime! The problem with just waiting for the other one to go is that it may well take the tyre with it __________________ *Love my electric car but miss my 75* Last edited by Poggit; 12th June 2015 at 23:24..

12th June 2015, 23:28	#3
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Have a look at this.... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...?p=421#post421 As said replace the pair, safest option whenever dealing with any part of your undercarriage As for the blank page on the forum search... a cross we have to bear I'm afraid. A glitch that we cannot seem to resolve.... Try our own google search.... http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&c...ndztclub.co.uk __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

13th June 2015, 10:42	#10
Coedy Newbie VW Join Date: May 2015 Location: Neath Posts: 21 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Out of interest why do the springs so much on these cars? Are there not heavy duty aftermarket springs? I am guessing it may be that the springs are so soft to give the 'glide' ride quality that they just give up? If that is the case do ZTs suffer spring issues as well? __________________ Currently 75 Hunting!

13th June 2015, 00:39	#4
RodgerD Rodger & Out Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: London Posts: 712 Thanks: 10 Thanked 159 Times in 141 Posts	Best practice on suspension parts is change both sides, be it springs, dampers etc. as handling could be affected.

13th June 2015, 05:04	#5
Les4048 This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer/ MG ZT-T 400 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lhanbryde Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 2,627 Thanked 1,523 Times in 869 Posts	My offside one broke recently and I'd only time to replace it but bought a pair. Yes I'd agree replace in pairs but I've not noticed any difference to be honest. Get the strut top bearings too as you will probably need them.

13th June 2015, 05:45	#6
David Lawrence This is my second home Rover 75 CDT-2001 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wrexham, North Wales Posts: 3,606 Thanks: 195 Thanked 606 Times in 501 Posts	KYB are a good choice for replacement springs. They dont have quite as many variants as rimmers but do have a number of different ones. I have KYB all round now and cant honestly tell the difference. Replacing the springs was probably easier than getting the back seat back down.

13th June 2015, 09:18	#7
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Yes you must replace both sides. The only time not to is if you have a used one you're certain is identical. Aftermarket springs are all over the place on stiffness ratings/ model range, you get a "one size fits all " vagueness.....

13th June 2015, 09:21	#8
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	It is "best practice" to replace both sides, however, when Ed broke one of his rear springs last year, I could only afford to replace it with a cheap replacement spring off eBay and the car sits level and rides and drives as it should, so I have to say, a lot of it is down to your finances, so just replace what YOU are happiest doing!

13th June 2015, 09:59	#9
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,549 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	I broke a front spring yesterday too, X Part are £96 for a pair which is good if you live close to an X Part dealer, I was quoted £112 delivered from allcarparts though, the break on mine is very rusty so it had been cracked quite a while, at least it didn't take the tyre out as well.