rear springs

magnetman

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Shropshire

• Sep 25, 2013

• #1

Hi Guys, need some advice on rear springs for my s3 SWB station wagon, rear springs are de-laminated and need changing (after 40 years no surprise)
I dont want to go the para route, but the standard springs I see new look a bit poor quality, and I hear horror stories about poor quality imports, I really would like some original 11 leafers from some-one doing a para swap, or some GOOD new ones. any recomendations?

 

Spunka

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Nr Wakefield

• Sep 25, 2013

• #2

I had the rear springs refurbished on my old series one,
stripped re tempered and painted,

The place is shut now, which is a shame ,Its a dieing art,
Still maybe worth looking for somewhere local for a price

 

tottot

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west wales coast

• Sep 25, 2013

• #3

If you are not carting heavy loads in the back then go for some 7 leaf lightweight landrover springs for a smother ride.

 

Tobi

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Hampshire

• Sep 26, 2013

• #4

You can buy proper British made springs from either GB springs or Jones springs. I think GB will do paras as well.

I just bought a set from Jones, good service, bushes fitted, look the bussiness. But, they are a bit slow....5 week lead time for mine. They were recomended to me by Dunsfold LR.

Lots of folks on here have used GB springs, search and you will find.

 

magnetman

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Shropshire

• Sep 26, 2013

• #5

Thanks Guys!
I am intrigued by the idea of using 7 leaf lightweight springs for a softer ride, do they need shorter u-bolts?

 

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edd s2

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stafford

• Sep 27, 2013

• #6

Got some used but in good condition 11 leaf springs in Stafford. If u do decide to stick with um let me know.

Would imagined the u bolts are standard as the seem to come with plenty of thread

 

magnetman

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Shropshire

• Oct 17, 2013

• #7

Edd, hope you got my message?

 

magnetman

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• Oct 24, 2013

• #8

edd s2 said:

Got some used but in good condition 11 leaf springs in Stafford. If u do decide to stick with um let me know.

Would imagined the u bolts are standard as the seem to come with plenty of thread

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Edd, can you let me know if the springs are still available?
thanks

Magnetman