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Old 04-30-13, 04:57 PM
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Default Front suspension spring broke

Picked up a ls400 and the front drivers side spring broke in half, I'm having alot of trouble trying to find replacement, can anyone help me?

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Old 04-30-13, 05:01 PM
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Check your local salvage yards or order online.

http://car-part.com/
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So it's possible to just replace the spring by itself?
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if only the spring broke and nothing else, yes. but you have to pull the shock out and the assy. apart to get to it.
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The NE winters with salt is harsh and I would be suspicious of the condition of the remaining 3 springs. As well, inspect the mounts for similar corrosion issues and replace if necessary.
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You can pick them up OEM for around $115 a piece or so on the various websites if you want original and new. Otherwise, like Lavrishevo said, Car-part.com is excellent for used parts
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate it
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i have a full stock setup for a 1st gen.
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Originally Posted by YoshiMan
You can pick them up OEM for around $115 a piece or so on the various websites if you want original and new. Otherwise, like Lavrishevo said, Car-part.com is excellent for used parts
or you can find a member on here willing to give the springs to you for free!

Originally Posted by ef9racer
i have a full stock setup for a 1st gen.
case in point. sans free, maybe?
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I just threw mine in the trash a couple weeks ago! I didn't have a need to keep them sitting in the garage.

Put a wanted ad up, and I'm sure somebody has some stock springs collecting dust.
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