coil spring broke

[2001continental]

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?

 

[ground_zero298]

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]

so far no luck on finding the parts(Dealer Item) 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]

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

 

[2001continental]

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]

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]

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]

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..