Broken rear suspension spring? - Page 2

Anon3 · 22nd December 2014, 19:19

One of my rears failed at 14 years, but only 40k.
I guess they're just inherently weak.

davor.091 · 22nd December 2014, 20:05

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW8mFEaRMv4
video here :xmas-smiley-024:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Bell

I've spotted something odd about our ZTT - it seems to be sitting a bit lower on the rear nearside than it is on the offside rear.

It has one finger clearance on the nearside between the tyre and the wheel arch above, whereas on the offside it's two finger clearance.

I have a nasty feeling that the spring has fractured.

How common is this problem? I need to take the wheel off when I get a chance - is the fracture usually obvious - and how much work is it to replace?

Thanks chaps!

GrandTourer · 23rd December 2014, 03:24

I had my previous Rover 75 for four years and got through three rear springs. As a part-time musician I'm often carrying a lot of heavy equipment in the boot and rear seat. My local garage owner who also has a 75, said that the springs have quite a taper so they are quite thin at the end and prone to snapping. You will definitely notice a difference in handling with a broken spring.

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GrandTourer Regular poster Rover 75 cdti auto Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bedford Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I had my previous Rover 75 for four years and got through three rear springs. As a part-time musician I'm often carrying a lot of heavy equipment in the boot and rear seat. My local garage owner who also has a 75, said that the springs have quite a taper so they are quite thin at the end and prone to snapping. You will definitely notice a difference in handling with a broken spring.