rear coil spring adjuster

[K4M_clio]

mot tester has failed rear springs as they fall from seated position when on a 4 post ramp. hes suggested getting some rear adjustable mounts but im struggling too source some,

has anyone had the same issue please and where did you find them?

something similar to the image

 

[Martin_172]

i take it your running lowering springs not coilovers? or is it coilovers with the rear adjusters removed?

 

[K4M_clio]

yeah running springs. just need these in place so the spring stays in situ when lifted, he said could fall out if i hit a pothole, which i have quite frequently on these roads and never had a problem

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

You got the rubber seats in?

 

[K4M_clio]

yeah hes just being a bit assy i think because its not standard beach buggy height. had an issue when i first fiited springs on standard shocks but i bought a pair of new genuine 172 shocks as they were 30 mm shorter iirc and they were fine on last mot

 

[Adey.]

send me a pm tomorrow to remind me, i may have some in the garage

 

[Martin_172]

for the 5 minutes it takes i would just stick a pair of eBay used springs in, cost about £15 delivered! take it for a retest then swap back out, assuming your happy the rear springs you have are not going to actually fall out on the road lol or just make a wooden spacer and pop them in to really wind him up lol

 

[K4M_clio]

Well I've bought a brand new set of springs as one of the front ones have snapped apparently. Which I don't quite believe as it's handling fine and no knocking or any noises it shouldn't. Should feel a bit better on a fresh set anyway, I was running apex 40mm and they were a bit harsh

 

[Martin_172]

Well I've bought a brand new set of springs as one of the front ones have snapped apparently. Which I don't quite believe as it's handling fine and no knocking or any noises it shouldn't. Should feel a bit better on a fresh set anyway, I was running apex 40mm and they were a bit harsh

most times a broken spring doesn't make any noise or knocks if its just fractured down near the botom where its common to do so, its only if it snaps in half half way up the spring etc where it dislodges it out from the top/bottom mount

 

[Adey.]

@K4M_clio did they work?