Springs

[James]

After buying a new rear tail light and some tyres, it appears I'm another victim of broken springs. Car failed MOT on a front left broken spring.

 

I know there have been topics of this before, and after asking around garages here, I can see my options are similar.

 

*Pay alot of money from a main dealer

*buy aftermarket ones which lower the car

*maybe buy a spare one off ebay

*or try the bravo springs

 

I have read that people on here have tried the bravo springs and they fit. Can I ask, how many of the people here have a 1.4 petrol and have tried the bravo 1.4 springs?

Do we know for sure that they fit.?

[TJB]

Well, I now need to replace my rear springs. Near side one snapped right at the bottom. Anyone ever done this? Is it straightforward, or am I better off just letting the garage sort it out?

[ForzaLancia]

 

a video on how to do it, nice and easy!

 

good luck!

[TJB]

 

a video on how to do it, nice and easy!

 

good luck!

 

Thanks! I did see that video after I posted the question. Almost the same procedure as my old Astra Sporthatch / GTC. Just with fewer wheel bolts.

[TJB]

All done now. Acecarparts on eBay had the springs at £44 for the pair for the KYBs. Unlike my old Astras, you do need both wheels off and the car supported to get enough swing on the rear arms to get out the springs. The Astra could be done one side at a time.

 

Whole job took about an hour start to finish, including clearing up. 

[ForzaLancia]

good work