Broken rear coil spring (again..)
06-25-2014, 05:51 PM
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I think your spot on. If the spring isn't properly seated in the upper and lower flange its just a matter of time before the spring is going to cause a problem. You should have also noticed
performance issues with your car related to the side of the car with the F--d up spring.
performance issues with your car related to the side of the car with the F--d up spring.
Think it would be wise for all E60 owners to keep an eye on the bottom of the springs for rust and if so replace yor springs before they go bust...
06-26-2014, 02:58 AM
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I am curious what you think the alignment folks did that would stress your springs to failure?
Unless the springs were already damaged by corrosion, you should be able to fully compress the springs without breaking them. That being said, I don't even think it's possible to fully compress the springs while they are installed on the car, as the shock absorbers would bottom out first. Even grossly over-weighting the car would not damage the springs while it's on an alignment rack.
Unless the springs were already damaged by corrosion, you should be able to fully compress the springs without breaking them. That being said, I don't even think it's possible to fully compress the springs while they are installed on the car, as the shock absorbers would bottom out first. Even grossly over-weighting the car would not damage the springs while it's on an alignment rack.
Posted some more pics from the other side and as you can see she broke quite some time ago the first time (the rusty end) and I have had the wheel off several times and never noticed it (because I was not looking for it) so I would highly recommend for the E60 owners to look for broken springs when you get to look under the wheel well and make sure the springs have not slipped past the bottom plate on the strut.
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06-30-2014, 07:11 AM
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Springs arrived this morning, my Canada Day present..LOL, for those that may need some of these as they are hard to get except from the dealer, this is where I got them from:
European Auto supply. made in Germany by Suplex.
Will post pics later of the re-assy. got to get busy.....
European Auto supply. made in Germany by Suplex.
Will post pics later of the re-assy. got to get busy.....
06-30-2014, 11:33 AM
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How much for the springs as my right rear passenger side appears to be limping also?
07-01-2014, 01:24 AM
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I also discovered why they slip past the bottom plate of the shocks, the bottom end of the coil is smaller diameter than the rest and after it breaks off the spring is forced over the bottom plate due the load of he car, rather stupid design if you ask me.....
Just noticed you got the sports package so you will have to look for another source!
07-02-2014, 02:12 AM
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Finally got my 545 back on the road, few interesting items to share, see pics
Used piece of wood 15-1/2 " long to keep carrier down.
Used piece of wood 15-1/2 " long to keep carrier down.
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07-02-2014, 02:17 AM
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Every cloud has a silver lining, got to clean this out as well in addition to getting new shocks and springs, this in right rear...
07-02-2014, 02:19 AM
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Can't quite find the reason for this machine screw mounting arrangement in one spot on both left and right side.
07-02-2014, 02:26 AM
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Another benefit of doing this spring replacement...LOL
Got lots more pics of my latest adventures but they would only duplicate what's already in the DIY Forum.
Got lots more pics of my latest adventures but they would only duplicate what's already in the DIY Forum.