Re: Broken suspension

On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:20:20 -0000, steve robinson <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Dave wrote:

Hi,

I have a '51 Vauxhall vectra 2.2 hatchback. The rear passenger side
suspension is broken. I am fairly sure that the bottom of the
spring has broken, where it would attach to the shock absorber (see
pictures linked below, both the broken side and the good side).

What do I need to replace? Just the spring, or the shock absorber
and / or anything else? Just this side or both?
Is it a good idea to try and source a new one from a breakers yard,
or should I buy a new one?
Is it the sort of job a not very competent amateur (ie. me) could
attempt (I do not have a tool for compressing the spring)?
How much would you expect this to cost if done professionally?

Thanks in advance.

http://www.geocities.com/hughmorgan72/car/badSide.jpg (200 kb)
http://www.geocities.com/hughmorgan72/car/goodSide.jpg (100 kb)

They recomend that you replace the springs in pairs as over time they
lose some of thier bounce

& if it's not bouncy then you don't need to change the shocks, spring compressors aren't expensive.
.

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