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[Tony H]

Hi all, which would be the best supplier of new rear springs for my Elite, are they available on trade club?
TIA
Tony

[Del Boy]

If I get down the scrappy I'll have a look for you there if you'd like. There was a miggy down there I believe but will have to check if it still has the rear springs and if they're ok. Otherwise I'd have a look on eBay  Not sure if they're on TC though, I think they are but can't remember off the top of my head  :-/

[Mr Skrunts]

Whatever replacements you use, do them as pairs,  Some replaced a single spring on my GLS, goes round bends better one way than it soes the other.  :-/

[tidla]

 would not put old ones on as there probably as tired as the ones your taking off (ping)

[tunnie]

get KYB springs, available at most factors, around £40 each, replace in pairs 

Not too bad a job if you have space 

[feeutfo]

kyb, fit in pairs, dont bother with old ones (ping ping)

part number is difficult to find on kyb web site, but the spring pictured in the guide has the part number printed on, thats the one you want for Elite self leveling.

[jonathanh]

and kyb do springs for self levellers to which your elite may have.  just have a google around their catalogue to get the right part number

[Alldi]

Self levelling springs are different from normal ones apparently. I got a pair of ZF ones from Autovaux for £103 all in last year.

[Tony H]

Ta for the help everyone I'll get a pair ordered

[Tony H]

Just had a look at Marks post on replacing rear springs and noticed the serial number on the spring is RJ6226. The new springs I have got have RJ227 on them I know Elite springs are different because of the self levelling the motor factors assured me that the ones I got are correct, is there any significance in the fact that the numbers are different :-/

[Marks DTM Calib]

Just had a look at Marks post on replacing rear springs and noticed the serial number on the spring is RJ6226. The new springs I have got have RJ227 on them I know Elite springs are different because of the self levelling the motor factors assured me that the ones I got are correct, is there any significance in the fact that the numbers are different :-/

What make are they Tony?

[Marks DTM Calib]

Just checked kyb for rear saloon shocks:

Standard: RJ6226
Heavy Duty: RJ6211
Self Leveling RJ6227

[Tony H]

Thanks for that Mark they are KYB you've put my mind at rest so I will fit them tommorow
N.B just a word of caution a couple of factors I contacted were totally oblivious that there was any difference between standard and Elite springs according to the data bases they used :-?

[manny]

Ive just put new shocks and springs on my MV6. Shocks were goosed but springs good. Car has only done 60k. For anyone who wants them cross my palm with a £20 note and there yours.

[Tony H]

Hit a problem I've removed all the required bolts including the four U bracket bolts that hold the rear of the diff the the cross member sub frame but the diff wont budge downwards as it should. Any one any clues?