Treating rusty coil springs
Discussion
While I fit new lower control arms should I tackle rusty springs?
I'm more concerned with preservation than aesthetics. Springs are quite rusty should I wire brush and use a rust convertor (I've 1/2 a bottle of hydrate 80 in the garage) and paint with something or other or just not bother?
I'm more concerned with preservation than aesthetics. Springs are quite rusty should I wire brush and use a rust convertor (I've 1/2 a bottle of hydrate 80 in the garage) and paint with something or other or just not bother?
I've other cars I can use so being off the road isn't an issue.
New springs (Sachs) are only £50 each so I could replace them but the car sits level and drives nicely. I think I'll go with wire brushing and waxoil.
I'm replacing the control arms because I noticed a knackered ball joint the other day when fitting new dampers. If I have to do the springs @ a later date it's no biggie.
New springs (Sachs) are only £50 each so I could replace them but the car sits level and drives nicely. I think I'll go with wire brushing and waxoil.
I'm replacing the control arms because I noticed a knackered ball joint the other day when fitting new dampers. If I have to do the springs @ a later date it's no biggie.
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