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coil spring broke

2001continental
December 30th, 2007, 03:11 PM
help, front driver side coil spring broke and on it's way out took out the sway bar link... any good suggestions on where to buy a new set of springs? never changed them out before, am i in for a headache?:confused: :confused: :confused:

ground_zero298
December 30th, 2007, 11:20 PM
WOW, i'd ask max about the parts. Strut change out won't be so bad. For a spring change out I would pull the strut off yourself then take it to a shop and have them switch out springs for you. Let us know how this turns out.

2001continental
December 31st, 2007, 08:53 AM
so far no luck on finding the parts(Dealer Item):eek: I need the car immediately so I guess i'll take it the shop, pending price. It don't look too bad, i'll probably just get the parts and do it myself. New year blues:( :( :(



well, i just got off the phone with the dealer, r u ready.....$301.08 +tax a piece, off course those are the cheaper ones, and the only place that has them is Detroit, only 2 in stock. may be by Friday or Monday can they get them.

2001continental
December 31st, 2007, 09:24 AM
would the American Air Suspension COIL SPRING CONVERSION KIT FOR A '97-PRESENT CONTINENTAL take care of my troubles? At $249 i could save $50 and do the whole car right? any suggestions would be GREAT:D

2001continental
January 2nd, 2008, 10:40 AM
would a 01' taurus spring/strut assembly work on my baby? they are plenty available and the cost isn't as bad. any suggestions would be great.

Bjorn
April 19th, 2008, 11:09 PM
Hello,

same thing happened to me recently and I have a hard time finding a replacement spring. How did you solve your problem?

Bjorn

purelux
April 20th, 2008, 08:50 AM
Taurus is quite a bit lighter 500 pounds or so curb weight, plus probably tuned differently than the conti. Have you tried: http://fastpartsnetwork.com/ used to be fordpartsnetwork.

pokeeto2
April 20th, 2008, 11:09 PM
If you know how to change your brakes, or wheel bearings, then changing the springs shouldn't be an issue.

The most important tool you need is a spring compressor which compresses the spring to make things much easier.

Good luck finding the springs, unfortunately most are sold in pairs..


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