Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Suspension Left front spring broke, which springs-struts or kit to buy?

Hello fellow enthusiasts.
My 98 contour sports left front spring broke ( 100 000 km's ) and I have to get replacement front springs and probably new struts. I was looking at a suspension kit (something to lower the car about 1" ) and found the eibach springs, koni struts as well as the Bat euro kit. Now, I'm left with the following problem: I want the nice kit but I can't afford 1200$ can (including install) so which kit or set of springs-struts would you recommend. And please give me your comments about these kits and how long they last ( how about another 100 000 km's ). Thanks for the tips.

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Many people have choosen the bat kit and had go experiences with them . You might want to look into them since its a complete kit.

I know there is a recall for installing spring catchers in some Contours. I wonder if there is an "extended warranty" just on your spings. You might search around here or call Ford's customer service number to see if your car is one of the covered units.

Won't get you any cool springs, unless you can convince your Ford dealer to install your Eibachs or whatever you choose and keep the new factory springs in his parts department

HTH,

TB

Ask dealer about Program #01m08 extends 10 years beyond warranty start date or 150,000 miles. This is for front springs only?
Paul

I've got stock struts coiled with Eibach's. To enlighten you, Eibach's has a 10yr warranty.