Advice on rear spring purchase

macafee2 · 24th February 2019, 16:41

Thinking of getting some spare springs for the front and rear of my tourer and the front springs of my saloon.
I just don't know enough about pattern springs to make a decision.
Rimmers have Genuine rears at £115 or Suplex at £95.
What are good pattern makes to consider?
This is a difference of £20 but quality is also a consideration. I don't mind paying the £20 if the genuine spring is better.

Both cars will be used to tow a caravan and so going softer is not an option available to me.

Please can you give me advice on decent pattern springs?

thank you

macafee2

75driver · 24th February 2019, 17:15

If you can wait till tomorrow, I’ll give some info on suplex springs for the front of a saloon.
I’ve 2 different suplex spring model numbers fitted 2 of my saloons.
One sits higher than the other, and is more comfortable, but less stable through the corners. I like the comfort version myself.
Can’t let you know till I access my work pc.🙄

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macafee2 · 24th February 2019, 17:46

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Originally Posted by 75driver

If you can wait till tomorrow, I’ll give some info on suplex springs for the front of a saloon.
I’ve 2 different suplex spring model numbers fitted 2 of my saloons.
One sits higher than the other, and is more comfortable, but less stable through the corners. I like the comfort version myself.
Can’t let you know till I access my work pc.��

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no problem I can wait, thank you. Seems genuine front springs for tourer may be a no no anyway

macafee2

75driver · 25th February 2019, 07:38

Here you go Ian, for saloon model, front springs:
This is some notes I made when purchasing springs last year.

Suplex 28135, equivalent to green / blue, REB101430SLP, 380Lx13.75Tx176OD.

Suplex 28136, equivalent to green / grey, REB101440, 395Lx13.75Tx176OD.
(These ones provide more comfort).

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macafee2 · 25th February 2019, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75driver

Here you go Ian, for saloon model, front springs:
This is some notes I made when purchasing springs last year.

Suplex 28135, equivalent to green / blue, REB101430SLP, 380Lx13.75Tx176OD.

Suplex 28136, equivalent to green / grey, REB101440, 395Lx13.75Tx176OD.
(These ones provide more comfort).

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75driver, what is the quality like of suplex springs?

macafee2

75driver · 25th February 2019, 18:03

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Originally Posted by macafee2

75driver, what is the quality like of suplex springs?

macafee2

Not sure how to answer that. 🤔
They’re made of steel.🤪
I guess only time will tell.

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Number 6 · 25th February 2019, 18:38

Macafee,
As it looks like you are dealing with Best of British ask them about their Heavy Duty springs for your Tourer.
I fitted them to my tourer a couple of years back and have been absolutely fine,The only difference is the Diameter of the coil thickness,If I remember rightly the length is the same as standard ones but are a lot stiffer but the ride is not affected so you would notice.

I fitted them due to the loads I have to carry backwards and forwards from the UK.

TourerSteve · 25th February 2019, 20:04

https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l...9bbfaf3&000073

Fitted a pair of these springs to my tourer a couple of years ago as I carry plenty around in the boot . They are a vast improvement on the standard springs on the car and should be prudent for towing .

24th February 2019, 16:41	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Advice on rear spring purchase Thinking of getting some spare springs for the front and rear of my tourer and the front springs of my saloon. I just don't know enough about pattern springs to make a decision. Rimmers have Genuine rears at £115 or Suplex at £95. What are good pattern makes to consider? This is a difference of £20 but quality is also a consideration. I don't mind paying the £20 if the genuine spring is better. Both cars will be used to tow a caravan and so going softer is not an option available to me. Please can you give me advice on decent pattern springs? thank you macafee2

24th February 2019, 17:15	#2
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	If you can wait till tomorrow, I’ll give some info on suplex springs for the front of a saloon. I’ve 2 different suplex spring model numbers fitted 2 of my saloons. One sits higher than the other, and is more comfortable, but less stable through the corners. I like the comfort version myself. Can’t let you know till I access my work pc.🙄 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

25th February 2019, 07:38	#4
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	Here you go Ian, for saloon model, front springs: This is some notes I made when purchasing springs last year. Suplex 28135, equivalent to green / blue, REB101430SLP, 380Lx13.75Tx176OD. Suplex 28136, equivalent to green / grey, REB101440, 395Lx13.75Tx176OD. (These ones provide more comfort). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

25th February 2019, 18:38	#7
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	Macafee, As it looks like you are dealing with Best of British ask them about their Heavy Duty springs for your Tourer. I fitted them to my tourer a couple of years back and have been absolutely fine,The only difference is the Diameter of the coil thickness,If I remember rightly the length is the same as standard ones but are a lot stiffer but the ride is not affected so you would notice. I fitted them due to the loads I have to carry backwards and forwards from the UK. __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

25th February 2019, 20:04	#8
TourerSteve Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Withernsea Posts: 436 Thanks: 43 Thanked 290 Times in 167 Posts	https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l...9bbfaf3&000073 Fitted a pair of these springs to my tourer a couple of years ago as I carry plenty around in the boot . They are a vast improvement on the standard springs on the car and should be prudent for towing .