Front Suspension struts Rover 75 on MG ZT is it possible

Jamandars · 3rd May 2024, 15:28

First post on here after much useful advice on the issues I've had over 4 years ownership of my ZT. Just had an interesting conversation with the parts guy at Rimmers.I know they are not experts in all models but could be a bit more helpful on a car thats nearly 20years old and doesn't have its suspension sticker , the flood from the leaking boot probably did for it before I purchased the car. Anyhow I need a front, as you all know these on the ZT are shorter than theZT as soft option Rover 75.As I have seen on the forum also they list them on Rimmers website as suitable for 1.8 75 and 1.8 MGZT as soft option. I was hoping I could buy a pair and change the springs for the weight in the Diesel and auto box.I asked if these were MGZT length or the Rover 75 which we all know are longer. He was adamant they were for the 75 and not my MG = no help. Anyhow this poses the question can you fit Rover 75 dampers/struts to an MGZT as if they are Rover 75 struts in length on the Rimmers site why are they listed for the ZT also. If you can then I can purchase these yes I wont have the same driving experience but at least I wont have a leaking strut and no Mot! Hoping someone can answer my question not bothered about the ride height I know you have to undo the balljoint to fit on a 75 so this would need to be done.Cant see a defacto answer seems MG fits to 75 so maybe other way too? Thanks in advance

Popcorn · 3rd May 2024, 15:42

I considered doing this on my 75 cdti auto,but couldn't get any info on damping rates,so opted for KYB shocks and springs.if you get 1.8 struts from Rimmer's you will be changing the springs anyway so the price is not that different,the jobs the same,be aware that the bolt clamping the strut to the hub if it's never been out could be seized and may snap,lots of heat and descent sockets are a big help

3rd May 2024, 15:28	#1
Jamandars Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Rhuddlan Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front Suspension struts Rover 75 on MG ZT is it possible First post on here after much useful advice on the issues I've had over 4 years ownership of my ZT. Just had an interesting conversation with the parts guy at Rimmers.I know they are not experts in all models but could be a bit more helpful on a car thats nearly 20years old and doesn't have its suspension sticker , the flood from the leaking boot probably did for it before I purchased the car. Anyhow I need a front, as you all know these on the ZT are shorter than theZT as soft option Rover 75.As I have seen on the forum also they list them on Rimmers website as suitable for 1.8 75 and 1.8 MGZT as soft option. I was hoping I could buy a pair and change the springs for the weight in the Diesel and auto box.I asked if these were MGZT length or the Rover 75 which we all know are longer. He was adamant they were for the 75 and not my MG = no help. Anyhow this poses the question can you fit Rover 75 dampers/struts to an MGZT as if they are Rover 75 struts in length on the Rimmers site why are they listed for the ZT also. If you can then I can purchase these yes I wont have the same driving experience but at least I wont have a leaking strut and no Mot! Hoping someone can answer my question not bothered about the ride height I know you have to undo the balljoint to fit on a 75 so this would need to be done.Cant see a defacto answer seems MG fits to 75 so maybe other way too? Thanks in advance

3rd May 2024, 15:42	#2
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 391 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	I considered doing this on my 75 cdti auto,but couldn't get any info on damping rates,so opted for KYB shocks and springs.if you get 1.8 struts from Rimmer's you will be changing the springs anyway so the price is not that different,the jobs the same,be aware that the bolt clamping the strut to the hub if it's never been out could be seized and may snap,lots of heat and descent sockets are a big help Last edited by Popcorn; 3rd May 2024 at 16:01..