Sirdread · Feb 13, 2014

Having replaced my front springs and knowing they were sided (Drivers side 10mm taller) I have just replaced my rear ones but didn't check if they were sided as I thought it was just the front. When tightening the wheel I noticed different colour markings between the springs.

So my question are the springs sided or can they go on either side ?

listerdiesel · Feb 13, 2014

Pre-2003 they were the same, Purple paint coding.

Post-facelift there were 3 pairs of springs for the rear, to give a range of heights/loadings.

P1012 of RAVE has the tables for both ranges.

Peter

Sirdread · Feb 13, 2014

thanks I will check that out

jamesmartin · Feb 13, 2014

the different colour markings denote the springs are rated different so are sided

listerdiesel · Feb 13, 2014

Peter

thought it was mine! · Feb 13, 2014

fook i be under mine tomorrow did not realise they are sided **** bollox and all that

Sirdread · Feb 13, 2014

Yeah mine seems to be leaning at the front but could of sworn I put the taller spring on the drivers side. Will have to check over the weekend

listerdiesel · Feb 13, 2014

Don't go by length, go by the colour code.

When I build up the spare chassis, I'm going to fit the 7-seater rear springs on mine, it was built as a 5-seater then had the 3rd row seats added.

Peter

ClassikFan · Feb 15, 2014

mine is a 5 seater with original springs. Should I upgrade for towing to heavier duty ones and if so which?

listerdiesel · Feb 15, 2014

ClassikFan said:
mine is a 5 seater with original springs. Should I upgrade for towing to heavier duty ones and if so which?

Go for the seven-seater rears.

Peter

ClassikFan · Feb 15, 2014

thanks Peter.

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