Front spring busted

[Bradley G]

Dropped off the junk # Hytech
Auto in Rockford for struts and alignment.
Turns out I need springs due one is broken.
I couldn't tell at all ! Drove good since I got new tires and
Ball joints.
I remember hearing about front springs being suspect
To breakage.
My gal drives the rig occasionally, maybe she recalls
An incident .
Any one else have to replace the front springs ?

[Bradley G]

The owner just called back and said the upper strut mounts are Rusty .
He wanted to go with a strut assembly to avoid using
The Rusty parts.
Unfortunately I waited too long to get it done and no longer have return privileges on my order.

[crownvic97]

I think someone else here had a broken spring recently as well...does you Marauder see the road in winter?

[Greg]

I just replaced mine. Broken as well at the bottom. Sounds like an assembly is your best way to go.

[Bradley G]

I think someone else here had a broken spring recently as well...does you Marauder see the road in winter?

Yes 98% was in Chicago area, winter weather parked outside.

[Bradley G]

I just replaced mine. Broken as well at the bottom. Sounds like an assembly is your best way to go.

If I had a do over , I would be done at a few hundred dollars less.
It was not my brightest moment.
All in the order to get the high performance KYB'$ instead of the daily driver Monroe's.

[fastblackmerc]

What complete assembly did you use?

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

My grand marquis makes a weird noise up front, car has a slight lean to that side. I suspected worn steering/suspension but wouldn't be surprised if the spring is broken as well.

[ledzilla]

I had the bottom coil break off of both front springs quite a few years ago, I think with less than 100k on the clock. I had a shop replace them, but I think they used the wrong springs because the front has been a bit too high ever since. Still not sure about optimum replacements to restore proper ride height, so saving up for the Ridetech coilover kit through ADTR. Not the most cost effective route, but probably the best route.

[Bradley G]

What complete assembly did you use?

I did not get the "Assembly"
I screwed the pooch !

[Charlie Costell]

Ford has experienced broken springs for years. The Taurus was the worst we ever encountered. Many, many of them.

[Turbov6Bryan]

I broke the bottom 1/2 of a coil leaving with a car load of people after Chinese buffet dinner!!!

Bradley G. What were you going to return? Just springs?

[Bradley G]

I had the bottom coil break off of both front springs quite a few years ago, I think with less than 100k on the clock. I had a shop replace them, but I think they used the wrong springs because the front has been a bit too high ever since. Still not sure about optimum replacements to restore proper ride height, so saving up for the Ridetech coilover kit through ADTR. Not the most cost effective route, but probably the best route.

Thank you for the suggestion !

[Bradley G]

I had the bottom coil break off of both front springs quite a few years ago, I think with less than 100k on the clock. I had a shop replace them, but I think they used the wrong springs because the front has been a bit too high ever since. Still not sure about optimum replacements to restore proper ride height, so saving up for the Ridetech coilover kit through ADTR. Not the most cost effective route, but probably the best route.

Thank you for the suggestion !

[ledzilla]

Keep in mind when I say "not cost effective", the kit is currently $765, and the SPC alignment bolt kit for $70 will be needed with it, too, if you want to adjust the coilover kit to lower the front. Should totally be worth it, though, if you can fit it into your budget.

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