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Springs broke #60799 05/14/02 01:19 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 14 X xx boy OP Junior Member
OP xx boy Junior Member X Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 14	I just found out both of my rear springs broke.Any tips on changing springs and how much for after market and OE spring?

Re: Springs broke #60800 05/14/02 02:42 AM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,773 NJ A alex_96GL Member
alex_96GL Member A Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,773 NJ	AFAIK, 98 is under recall, what year is yours? --alex \| 96 GL(sort of) V6 ATX \| 98 SE V6 MTX Sport

Re: Springs broke #60801 05/14/02 05:09 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 14 X xx boy OP Junior Member
OP xx boy Junior Member X Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 14	It's a 95.I live in salt belt but springs still should not broke like that easily. Quote: Originally posted by alex_96GL: AFAIK, 98 is under recall, what year is yours?

Re: Springs broke #60802 05/14/02 07:00 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 3,934 Somewhere in Utah E ExDelayed Member
ExDelayed Member E Joined: May 2000 Posts: 3,934 Somewhere in Utah	You might want to consider changing the struts/mounts while you are in there, especially if yours is a higher mileage car. Maybe check the classifieds or ebay for some used ones? Corey can get springs, you can find a thread on these, here . � Jon Miconi � 96 Contour Zetec ATX � 80 Ramcharger 360 ATX � 77 Ramcharger 440 ATX

Re: Springs broke #60803 05/14/02 12:20 PM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,611 Des Moines, IA USA B Buckshot77 Moderator
Buckshot77 Moderator B Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,611 Des Moines, IA USA	Jontour in Minnesota has the exact same problem on his 95. I'm replacing them with SVT struts and springs this weekend. The first Blown 3 Liter! "Drive it till the wheels fall off" -my personal motto!!!! 98.5 T-Red SVT #6180 Many Mods Buckshot77@aol.com Owner of 00 #1611 Silver Totalled on 10/7/01 SVT Parts for Sale

Re: Springs broke #60804 05/17/02 01:55 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 14 X xx boy OP Junior Member
OP xx boy Junior Member X Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 14	Can I put svt spings in my 95 se? Quote: Originally posted by Buckshot77: Jontour in Minnesota has the exact same problem on his 95. I'm replacing them with SVT struts and springs this weekend.

Re: Springs broke #60805 05/17/02 02:17 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 193 western new york E Eli Member
Eli Member E Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 193 western new york	yes but it will ride higher - SVT is heavier 300lbs than other models, and so the springs are beefier. afaik anyway, i just read this a little while ago in the suspension forum, i think. 96 Contour SE, MTX 2 Pioneer 12"s in a bandpass box 2 5x7 Pioneer Plates 2 Stock Speakers 600 watts of blistering radioshack power

Re: Springs broke #60806 05/26/02 06:19 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 14 X xx boy OP Junior Member
OP xx boy Junior Member X Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 14	Well beefier springs?!It may be harder to break on non SVT? anyway I've several questions for those have changed your springs or struts youself,how did you break the strut bolt loose?I'm using 1/2 inch wrench with no success,may be heat it up? and what size of socket I should use on the front lower arm(rear)? Ford has recall for the front springs (from what I read on Alldata.com)but why not the rear? BTW if anyone has spings for sale email me at Bulebird123@aol.com Quote: Originally posted by Eli: yes but it will ride higher - SVT is heavier 300lbs than other models, and so the springs are beefier. afaik anyway, i just read this a little while ago in the suspension forum, i think.

Re: Springs broke #60807 05/26/02 12:01 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,040 Pickering (GTA), Ont., Canada H horseydug Member
horseydug Member H Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,040 Pickering (GTA), Ont., Canada	As I recall the spring recall was to install a shield to prevent a broken spring from contacting and possibly cutting the tire. It was not to replace springs. p.s. You'll need Metric size tools. 98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km 97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km stock CD on LS, cass on LX spoiler, tinted windows on LS only 4 wheel discs on LX only All other available options on both

Re: Springs broke #60808 05/26/02 12:46 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 32 Cleveland E Enigma-ai Member
Enigma-ai Member E Joined: May 2002 Posts: 32 Cleveland	Same thing happened on my 95, it's not all that uncommon, they corrode way too easily. I expect my fronts to need replaced in the next 10k miles.

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