martin41076 · Jul 25, 2024

Hi All

Advisory on MOT today - all 4 suspension springs corroded.
Had a look online and can only find non-sport springs.
55 plate F1 TD4 Sport 5 door.
Checked Rimmer Bros but they don't stock them.
Anyone know where I can get them?

Alteredtech · Jul 25, 2024

Hi,

Have you tried the main dealer ?
Some parts are not anymore fabricated and no more available.

You can get used coil springs from breakers.

Regards.

martin41076 · Jul 26, 2024

Alteredtech said:
Hi,

Have you tried the main dealer ?
Some parts are not anymore fabricated and no more available.

You can get used coil springs from breakers.

Regards.

Looks like these might fit the bill.

andyfreelandy · Jul 26, 2024

Wow they're pricey !!
Must be a firm that can safely modify a standard set ?

andyfreelandy · Jul 26, 2024

How bad is corrosion. Maybe remove, get blasted and zinc coat then paint would be enough if no structural damage.

martin41076 · Jul 26, 2024

andyfreelandy said:
Wow they're pricey !!
Must be a firm that can safely modify a standard set ?

Cheapest I've found them is £260 for the set.

martin41076 · Jul 26, 2024

andyfreelandy said:
How bad is corrosion. Maybe remove, get blasted and zinc coat then paint would be enough if no structural damage.

Haven't had a proper look yet, but that's what I'm hoping based on price of new. They were an advisory so they can't be at critical.

andyfreelandy · Jul 26, 2024

All springs go rusty. If it is surface corrosion then Mr MOT covers himself by putting it down as advisory in case it breaks.

If it withstands sand blasting and looks solid then prepare and paint.

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