broken spring R75 2,5 V6

Azur · 5th March 2019, 16:00

Hello,

is it necessary to replace both rear springs at the same time if only one is broken? Or is the change of only the broken one sufficent?

Thanks,

Emiel

trikey · 5th March 2019, 17:15

It’s always better to change them in pairs.

Azur · 6th March 2019, 13:20

Thanks for the reaction, is this because of a potential difference in the hight of the car and its driving behaviour?

Thanks,
Emiel

roverbarmy · 6th March 2019, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azur

Thanks for the reaction, is this because of a potential difference in the hight of the car and its driving behaviour?

Thanks,
Emiel

Yes. Exactly that. Some may argue that on an old car it doesn't matter but not me!

Canonite · 6th March 2019, 16:24

And old spring behaves differently to a new one.
I’d never replace a single one

Azur · 6th March 2019, 18:31

Thanks guys, I think you are right and it would be wise to change them both. I will talk this through with the garage. Had an offer of 360 euro to change both springs rearside.

Can anyone explain why there are differences in the springs anyhow?
F.i. mine are blue. RD. Does it has something to do with the weight of the car/towing possibilities?

Regards Emiel

5th March 2019, 16:00	#1
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6th March 2019, 13:20	#3
Azur Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon. 2,5 V6 Conn.SE auto, Moonstone green, White gold, Dorchester red Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Hollandscheveld Posts: 479 Thanks: 684 Thanked 280 Times in 117 Posts	re Thanks for the reaction, is this because of a potential difference in the hight of the car and its driving behaviour? Thanks, Emiel

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Azur Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon. 2,5 V6 Conn.SE auto, Moonstone green, White gold, Dorchester red Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Hollandscheveld Posts: 479 Thanks: 684 Thanked 280 Times in 117 Posts	re coulour codes/springs Thanks guys, I think you are right and it would be wise to change them both. I will talk this through with the garage. Had an offer of 360 euro to change both springs rearside. Can anyone explain why there are differences in the springs anyhow? F.i. mine are blue. RD. Does it has something to do with the weight of the car/towing possibilities? Regards Emiel

6th March 2019, 16:24	#5
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	And old spring behaves differently to a new one. I’d never replace a single one