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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Default Both Backside coil springs snapped! :o

Should i take my time fixing this(because i hear its not as bad if the back springs to break), orrrrr is it a fix-asap type of problem. Ive also been told the positioning were the springs are snapped determines how much of a threat it is.

Any input is great if you're in experience on this
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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Is that really a question... fix it lol
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ShqeviTT00
Both Backside coil springs snapped!

1) Should i take my time fixing this?
(because i hear its not as bad if the back springs to break), orrrrr

2) Is it a "fix-ASAP" type problem?

Ive also been told the positioning where the springs are snapped determines how much of a threat it is.
FIXDEDED! (also fix'd 1-each punctuation, syntax, and spelling problem... Yer welqum!)
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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I'd be less concerned with deciding when to fix them and more concerned about why they snapped in the first place o_O
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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I'll bet he was re-creating that scene from Ferris Bueller's Day Off where the two parking attendants went for a day-out in the Dad's Ferrari 250 TR.
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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Just replace them. It's not exactly life threatening, but if they collapse completely you'll end up having to replace a tire as well as some potential body work. Springs breaking isn't terribly uncommon, so I wouldn't scratch my head over that too much. Find some used OEM springs for dirt cheap or buy aftermarket for around 250-300 bucks. Go H&R or Eibach or something and get a great warranty.
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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Thank you very much!!
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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I live in a rough area as far as roads go
 
Old Sep 15, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Also, thank you for correcting my spelling Professor AWDaholic lol
 
Old Sep 17, 2010 | 02:44 AM
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Ok, seriously? Just...wow...
 



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