How to identify genuine Sachs coil springs?
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Just purchased 2 rear Sachs coil springs - at least that's what I ordered, from a well known on-line retailer.
One came in a Sachs box, the other in a KME box. KME, as far as I can tell, are not affiliated with Sachs, Boge, or the parent company ZF. I queried the different box at the time, but the sales man just said it was the same spring in a different box.
If what I have is a Sachs spring in another box I'm happy. If I've paid more for Sachs and got two of the cheap ones with one in a Sachs box...
I suspect I do not have Sachs as there are no coloured dots. The ends on the springs are jagged, and not cut straight and flat - although they are covered with the black coating.
The only markings on both springs are text in yellow.
The one in the Sachs box, it states 74351 T268567.
The one in the KME box says 74351 T324524.
TIA.
One came in a Sachs box, the other in a KME box. KME, as far as I can tell, are not affiliated with Sachs, Boge, or the parent company ZF. I queried the different box at the time, but the sales man just said it was the same spring in a different box.
If what I have is a Sachs spring in another box I'm happy. If I've paid more for Sachs and got two of the cheap ones with one in a Sachs box...
I suspect I do not have Sachs as there are no coloured dots. The ends on the springs are jagged, and not cut straight and flat - although they are covered with the black coating.
The only markings on both springs are text in yellow.
The one in the Sachs box, it states 74351 T268567.
The one in the KME box says 74351 T324524.
TIA.
http://automotive.lesjoforsab.com/automotive/eng/d...
That's the Lesjofors catalogue which are KME from what I can tell, and there's no similar part numbers there either.
That's the Lesjofors catalogue which are KME from what I can tell, and there's no similar part numbers there either.
Yep the number that site gives is 42 857 07. Cannot see mention of this number anywhere. The labels on the box appear to be only the retailer's though. The retailer's part number is the same on both boxes.
I have emailed ZF, the parent company of Sachs, will see if they manage to get back to me. I'd hope they would take the possibility of someone selling other springs as theirs very seriously.
Found this picture of a Sachs spring. I notice it clearly identifies the brand, and the ends are cut straight.
Now the thing is what to do if they are not genuine. I'd hate the retailer to get away with it. Suppose there's nothing I could do other than request a refund, contact trading standards, and the manufacturer?
I have emailed ZF, the parent company of Sachs, will see if they manage to get back to me. I'd hope they would take the possibility of someone selling other springs as theirs very seriously.
Edited by anewman on Tuesday 12th June 19:45
Found this picture of a Sachs spring. I notice it clearly identifies the brand, and the ends are cut straight.
Now the thing is what to do if they are not genuine. I'd hate the retailer to get away with it. Suppose there's nothing I could do other than request a refund, contact trading standards, and the manufacturer?
Edited by anewman on Tuesday 12th June 20:27
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